as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
he hit the high-water mark of his acting career when he played Tiny Tim in a school play
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The Weeknd reached a new high-water mark on Spotify this week.
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Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2023
How San Francisco settles the debate could reverberate throughout the reparations movement, setting a high-water mark for an effort that has been criticized for, so far, producing small sums.
—Emmanuel Felton, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2023
This year’s crop of competitors is a far cry from recent years when the starting roster has approached triple digits, hitting a high-water mark of 96 mushers in 2008 (though a more modest number, 78, crossed the finish line).
—Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Feb. 2023
In Paso Robles, dozens of makeshift encampments sprang up along roadways, above the Salinas’ high-water mark.
—Jeremy Miller, WIRED, 18 Feb. 2023
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Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2023
How San Francisco settles the debate could reverberate throughout the reparations movement, setting a high-water mark for an effort that has been criticized for, so far, producing small sums.
—Emmanuel Felton, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2023
This year’s crop of competitors is a far cry from recent years when the starting roster has approached triple digits, hitting a high-water mark of 96 mushers in 2008 (though a more modest number, 78, crossed the finish line).
—Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Feb. 2023
In Paso Robles, dozens of makeshift encampments sprang up along roadways, above the Salinas’ high-water mark.
—Jeremy Miller, WIRED, 18 Feb. 2023
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Western Electric pioneered tube technology and the 300B remains the pinnacle of audio quality to this day despite first being launched in 1938.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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In brand and likeness, Sabonis is not flashy compared to some of the other top stars at the pinnacle of the sport today.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Harris has made up significant ground on the issue since taking over the top of the Democratic presidential ticket in July, narrowing a gulf between Trump and President Biden.Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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At the top of the walk, a viewpoint over the suburbs of Cape Town and the South Atlantic ocean below, the Prince was then taken to meet a group of youngsters from the Mayine Afrika E Foundation which promotes mental and physical wellbeing in their community of Nyanga.Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Comments As sure as the potato sack not being the right mask for Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th: Part 2 (1981), slasher movies reached their zenith in the 1980s.Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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The starkness of the OPM cataclysm being tracked by Validated Insights can only be appreciated by having seen the size and dominance of these companies at their zenith.Derek Newton, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Azimuth tweaking is available at the headshell, and precise height adjustment is undertaken at the base of the arm.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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In a tit-for-tat response, McLaren levied accusations against Red Bull about adjustments to the underbody height of their cars.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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The potential return of the Tasmanian tiger will be a culmination of efforts from scientists at the University of Melbourne, the technological prowess of Colossal Biosciences and the genetic contributions of a pickled 110-year old thylacine head.Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Here was the kind of culmination of this school nerd’s dream to go.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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In 2016 and 2020, few celebrities on the right side of middle age or at the peak of their careers backed Trump.Sarah Bedford, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
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Lush landscapes, beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine, and a unique cultural heritage all make Hawaii a must-visit destination for many travelers, but a trip to Hawaii can come with a hefty price tag — especially during peak travel seasons.Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
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In August, at the exuberant apex of Kamala Harris’s campaign for the presidency, Coates attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as a reporter for Vanity Fair.Seyward Darby, Longreads, 23 Sep. 2024
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Yamal, one of the impactful forwards, is at the apex of this playing style.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“High-water mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-water%20mark. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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