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apogee

apogee is a synonym of apex

noun [ ap-uh-jee ]

apogee is another word for apex

Apex refers to the tip or summit of something. In everyday use, it refers to the highest point of something (the apex of the mountain).

Apogee refers to the the point at which something, like a satellite or the moon, is furthest from the Earth. It can be used figuratively to mean the highest point or climax (Her career reached its apogee when she won the award).

✅ Both these terms refer to high points in both literal and figurative ways.

✅ Each of these words, however, refer to different literal high points. Apogee refers to the most distant point in an orbit, whereas apex refers to a high point geographically.

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anew

anew is a synonym of newly

adverb [ uh-noo ]

anew is another word for newly

Newly means that something has been done in a new form or way (The kitchen was newly decorated).

Anew means that something has been repeated, especially in a new way (The distant music began anew).

✅ Both of these terms refer to something being done in a new or fresh way.

Newly can also mean recently or lately (a newly discovered artifact).

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resolution

resolution is a synonym of decision

noun [ rez-uh-loo-shuhn ]

resolution is another word for decision

✅ A decision refers to something that has been decided or a conclusion that has been reached (I’ve made my decision–I’ll have chocolate ice cream).

✅ A resolution refers to a decision or determination (I’ve made a resolution to take care of myself).

✅ These words both refer to making a choice or coming to a conclusion.

✅ A resolution is a particularly earnest or strong decision, often made at the beginning of a new year!

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