high point

noun

: the best time or stage of something
Our trip to the museum was the high point of our vacation.
the high point of her career

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The water level dropped by 10 meters (32 feet) from the high point on Thursday morning, Chinese broadcaster CCTV said. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 The water level dropped by 32 feet from the high point on Thursday morning, the state broadcaster said. — Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 The high point of this crew is Bell, the third-round pick who hasn’t even gone through a full speed practice. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 The guest hosting spot comes at a career high point for the country star, born Jason DeFord, who has become one of the most successful crossover artists in country music. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for High Point

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High Point

geographical name

ˈhī-ˌpȯint How to pronounce High Point (audio)
city in north central North Carolina southwest of Greensboro

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