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ZENITH: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ZENITH?

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Zenith as a Noun
Definitions of "Zenith" as a noun
Synonyms of "Zenith" as a noun (22 Words)
Usage Examples of "Zenith" as a noun
Associations of "Zenith" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Zenith” are: highest point, high point, crowning point, height, top, acme, peak, pinnacle, apex, apogee, vertex, tip, crown, crest, summit, climax, culmination, maximum, optimum, prime, meridian, flower

Zenith as a Noun

Definitions of "Zenith" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “zenith” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected.
The point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer.
The highest point reached by a given celestial object.
The time at which something is most powerful or successful.

Synonyms of "Zenith" as a noun (22 Words)

acme	The highest point (of something. Physics is the acme* of scientific knowledge.*
apex	The highest point (of something. The apex* of the roof.*
apogee	The point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is furthest from the earth. A film which was the apogee* of German expressionist cinema.*
crest	The center of a cambered road. Take hold of the mane halfway up the horse s crest.
crown	Dentistry dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth. His hair was swept straight back over his crown.
crowning point	Dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth.
culmination	(astronomy) a heavenly body’s highest celestial point above an observer’s horizon. The deal marked the culmination* of years of negotiation.*
flower	A flower together with its stalk picked for use as a decoration. A bunch of flowers.
height	Elevation above ground or a recognized level (typically sea level. He was of medium height.
high point	A lofty level or position or degree.
highest point	A state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics.
maximum	A maximum permitted custodial sentence for an offence. Production levels are near their maximum.
meridian	A town in eastern Mississippi. The slow movements and postures of t ai chi open up and align the meridians of the body.
optimum	Most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances. The plant grows within a range of 68 and 78 F the optimum* being 74.*
peak	The point of highest activity, quality, or achievement. The peak* halyard.*
pinnacle	A slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower. He had reached the pinnacle* of his career.*
prime	A prime number. He wasn t elderly but clearly past his prime.
summit	A meeting of heads of governments. She climbed back up the path towards the summit.
tip	A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter. They clambered to the tip* of Monadnock.*
top	The top or extreme point of something usually a mountain or hill. Fill the cup almost to the top.
vertex	The highest point (of something.

Usage Examples of "Zenith" as a noun

In 1977, punk was at its zenith.
The sun was well past the zenith.

Associations of "Zenith" (30 Words)

acme	The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development. His landscapes were deemed the acme* of beauty.*
apex	The highest point (of something. He understands when to apex* a corner.*
apical	Relating to or denoting an apex.
apogee	The point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is furthest from the earth. A film which was the apogee* of German expressionist cinema.*
apotheosis	The highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax. His appearance as Hamlet was the apotheosis* of his career.*
butte	An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top (similar to but narrower than a mesa).
climactic	Consisting of or causing a climax. The film s climactic* scenes.*
crest	(of a wave) form a curling foamy top. His helmet was crested with a fan of spikes.
elevation	The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development. A dancer of exceptional elevation.
jag	Cut teeth into make a jagged cutting edge. She jagged herself in the mouth.
ladder	With reference to tights or stockings develop or cause to develop a ladder. The first time I put them on one of the stockings laddered.
lid	An eyelid. Eyes hooded beneath heavy lids.
lofty	Haughty and aloof. The elegant square was shaded by lofty* palms.*
meridian	Relating to or situated at a meridian. The European Broadcasting Area extends from the Atlantic to the meridian* 40 E.*
minaret	A slender tower, typically part of a mosque, with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer.
nadir	The lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation. Asking that question was the nadir* of my career.*
peak	Referring to the point at which the specified thing is at its highest level of popularity. Traffic speeds are reduced at peak* hours.*
pinnacle	Surmount with a pinnacle. He had reached the pinnacle* of his career.*
plateau	Reach a state of little or no change after a period of activity or progress. The industry s problems have plateaued out.
raised	Embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery. Raised metalwork.
rung	A horizontal support on a ladder for a person’s foot. We must ensure that the low skilled do not get trapped on the bottom rung.
summit	Reach the summit of a mountain or hill. Many mountaineers go up Mt Everest but not all summit.
superlative	The superlative form of an adjective or adverb. So many highest superlatives achieved by man.
top	Be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point. The top* shelf.*
towering	Of great intensity. Towering icebergs.
turret	A small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall, typically of a castle. A castle with fairy tale turrets.
unsurpassed	Not capable of being improved on. The quality of workmanship is unsurpassed.
upper	A central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression. His upper* arm.*
uppermost	Highest in place, rank, or importance. The uppermost* windows.*
vertex	The point at which an axis meets a curve or surface.