MERIDIAN Synonyms

• the event of something being raised upward

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

• a raised or elevated geological formation

• distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)

• (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump

• drawing of an exterior of a structure

• the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something

• 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

• the middle of the day

• the middle of the day

• 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

• to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity

• (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

• surmount with a pinnacle

• raise on or as if on a pinnacle

• of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers

• a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself

• the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

• the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

• the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

• first in rank or degree

• used of the first or originating agent

• of superior grade

• being at the best stage of development

• insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing

• cover with a primer; apply a primer to

• fill with priming liquid

• 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

• reach the summit (of a mountain)

• an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the superlative form of an adjective or adverb

• highest in quality

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the extreme top or summit

• of the highest quality

• situated at the top or highest position

• 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

• 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

• an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator