CULMINATIONS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word culminations. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CULMINATIONS
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apogee | nounn | |||||||
noun • a final climactic stage • apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth | ||||||||
acme | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the highest point (of something) | ||||||||
crest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the center of a cambered road • (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet • a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal verb • lie at the top of • reach a high point | ||||||||
crown | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel • the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy • a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory • an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty • the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head • an English coin worth 5 shillings • the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the award given to the champion • the top of the head • (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth • the center of a cambered road verb • invest with regal power; enthrone • be the culminating event • form the topmost part of • put an enamel cover on | ||||||||
head | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains • a single domestic animal • that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason • a person who is in charge • the front of a military formation or procession • the pressure exerted by a fluid • the top of something • the source of water from which a stream arises • (grammar) the word in a grammatical constituent that plays the same grammatical role as the whole constituent • the tip of an abscess (where the pus accumulates) • the length or height based on the size of a human or animal head • a dense cluster of flowers or foliage • the educator who has executive authority for a school • an individual person • a user of (usually soft) drugs • a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea) • a rounded compact mass • the foam or froth that accumulates at the top when you pour an effervescent liquid into a container • the part in the front or nearest the viewer • a difficult juncture • forward movement • a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer • the subject matter at issue • a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about • the rounded end of a bone that fits into a rounded cavity in another bone to form a joint • that part of a skeletal muscle that is away from the bone that it moves • (computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk • (usually plural) the obverse side of a coin that usually bears the representation of a person's head • the striking part of a tool • (nautical) a toilet on board a boat or ship • a projection out from one end • a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum • oral stimulation of the genitals verb • to go or travel towards • be in charge of • travel in front of; go in advance of others • be the first or leading member of (a group) and excel • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • take its rise • be in the front of or on top of • form a head or come or grow to a head • remove the head of | ||||||||
height | nounn | |||||||
noun • the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot • elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface | ||||||||
peak | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the most extreme possible amount or value • the period of greatest prosperity or productivity • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • a V shape • the highest point (of something) • a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes verb • to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity | ||||||||
pinnacle | nounn | |||||||
noun • (architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or tower • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • a lofty peak verb • surmount with a pinnacle • raise on or as if on a pinnacle | ||||||||
summit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • a meeting of heads of governments verb • reach the summit (of a mountain) | ||||||||
top | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
adjective • situated at the top or highest position noun • the upper part of anything • the highest or uppermost side of anything • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the greatest possible intensity • platform surrounding the head of a lower mast • a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips • a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance verb • be superior or better than some standard • pass by, over, or under without making contact • be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point • be ahead of others; be the first • provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure) • reach or ascend the top of • strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin • cut the top off • be the culminating event • finish up or conclude | ||||||||
zenith | nounn | |||||||
noun • the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected | ||||||||
closing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • final or ending noun • the act of closing something • the last section of a communication • approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap • termination of operations • a concluding action | ||||||||
completion | nounn | |||||||
noun • (American football) a successful forward pass in football • a concluding action | ||||||||
windup | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a concluding action adjective satellite • operated by a mechanism | ||||||||
mop up | verbv | |||||||
noun • a concluding action verb • to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop • defeat thoroughly • finish a task completely |