culmination

noun

cul·mi·na·tion ˌkəl-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce culmination (audio)

: the action of culminating

: culminating position : climax

the culmination of a brilliant career

the culmination of years of research

Example Sentences

This study is the culmination of years of research. an acting performance that was seen as the culmination of a brilliant career on the stage

Recent Examples on the Web The Friday groundbreaking was the culmination of efforts across all levels of government and private industry to bring Intel’s facility to New Albany, an area just outside Columbus.

Laura Hancock, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 Ben-Gvir’s stunning rise is the culmination of years of efforts by the media-savvy lawmaker to gain legitimacy.

Tia Goldenberg, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 The referendum is the culmination of a process first sparked amid widespread anti-government protests in 2019 and has attracted international attention.

Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2022 The speech was noticeably the culmination of a major shift in tone and strategy from the White House, from a largely conciliatory stance toward Republicans to a much more combative one.

David Faris, The Week, 2 Sep. 2022 The Furman litigation was the culmination of a campaign conducted by a group of lawyers under the auspices of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 Wednesday’s ruling was the culmination of a long-running legal saga that pitted a foreign investor against the South Korean government.

Jiyoung Sohn, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 The bill is the culmination of years of attempts to fix the state’s deposit program, which is on life support after recycling centers closed in droves in recent years.

Dustin Gardiner, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Aug. 2022 The 64-page graphic novel is the culmination of months and months of work.

Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2022 See More

culmination

noun

as in pinnacle

the highest part or point an acting performance that was seen as the culmination of a brilliant career on the stage

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zenith
top
peak
height
climax
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apogee
crescendo
summit
acme
crest
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meridian
noontime
crown
high noon
prime
high-water mark
tip-top
heyday
head
glory
extreme
blossom
bloom
ne plus ultra
flower
roof
high
flood tide
extremity
ceiling
cap
tip
vertex
highspot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

nadir
bottom
base
minimum
foot
abyss
rock bottom

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of culmination are acme, apex, climax, peak, pinnacle, and summit. While all these words mean "the highest point attained or attainable," culmination suggests the outcome of a growth or development representing an attained objective.

the culmination of years of effort

The synonyms acme and culmination are sometimes interchangeable, but acme implies a level of quality representing the perfection of a thing.

a statue that was once deemed the acme of beauty

The meanings of apex and culmination largely overlap; however, apex implies the point where all ascending lines converge.

the apex of Dutch culture

The words climax and culmination are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, climax implies the highest point in an ascending series.

the war was the climax to a series of hostile actions

The words peak and culmination can be used in similar contexts, but peak suggests the highest among other high points.

an artist working at the peak of her powers

Although the words pinnacle and culmination have much in common, pinnacle suggests a dizzying and often insecure height.

the pinnacle of worldly success

While in some cases nearly identical to culmination, summit implies the topmost level attainable.

at the summit of the Victorian social scene

单词	culmination
释义	culmination noun cul·mi·na·tion ˌkəl-mə-ˈnā-shən 1 : the action of culminating 2 : culminating position : climax the culmination of a brilliant career the culmination of years of research Synonyms acme apex apogee capstone climax crescendo crest crown head height high noon high-water mark meridian ne plus ultra noon noontime peak pinnacle sum summit tip-top top zenith See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences This study is the culmination of years of research. an acting performance that was seen as the culmination of a brilliant career on the stage Recent Examples on the Web The Friday groundbreaking was the culmination of efforts across all levels of government and private industry to bring Intel’s facility to New Albany, an area just outside Columbus. Laura Hancock, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 Ben-Gvir’s stunning rise is the culmination of years of efforts by the media-savvy lawmaker to gain legitimacy. Tia Goldenberg, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 The referendum is the culmination of a process first sparked amid widespread anti-government protests in 2019 and has attracted international attention. Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2022 The speech was noticeably the culmination of a major shift in tone and strategy from the White House, from a largely conciliatory stance toward Republicans to a much more combative one. David Faris, The Week, 2 Sep. 2022 The Furman litigation was the culmination of a campaign conducted by a group of lawyers under the auspices of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 Wednesday’s ruling was the culmination of a long-running legal saga that pitted a foreign investor against the South Korean government. Jiyoung Sohn, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 The bill is the culmination of years of attempts to fix the state’s deposit program, which is on life support after recycling centers closed in droves in recent years. Dustin Gardiner, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Aug. 2022 The 64-page graphic novel is the culmination of months and months of work. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see culminate First Known Use 1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1 culmination noun as in pinnacle the highest part or point an acting performance that was seen as the culmination of a brilliant career on the stage Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pinnacle zenith top peak height climax apex capstone apogee crescendo summit acme crest sum highlight noon meridian noontime crown high noon prime high-water mark tip-top heyday head glory extreme blossom bloom ne plus ultra flower roof high flood tide extremity ceiling cap tip vertex highspot Antonyms & Near Antonyms nadir bottom base minimum foot abyss rock bottom See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of culmination are acme, apex, climax, peak, pinnacle, and summit. While all these words mean "the highest point attained or attainable," culmination suggests the outcome of a growth or development representing an attained objective. the culmination of years of effort The synonyms acme and culmination are sometimes interchangeable, but acme implies a level of quality representing the perfection of a thing. a statue that was once deemed the acme of beauty The meanings of apex and culmination largely overlap; however, apex implies the point where all ascending lines converge. the apex of Dutch culture The words climax and culmination are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, climax implies the highest point in an ascending series. the war was the climax to a series of hostile actions The words peak and culmination can be used in similar contexts, but peak suggests the highest among other high points. an artist working at the peak of her powers Although the words pinnacle and culmination have much in common, pinnacle suggests a dizzying and often insecure height. the pinnacle of worldly success While in some cases nearly identical to culmination, summit implies the topmost level attainable. at the summit of the Victorian social scene
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