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Term: Pinacle

Definition:

1. (Noun) The highest point or peak of something; the highest level of achievement, success, or excellence.

2. (Noun) A pointed turret or structure on top of a building, typically cone-shaped.

3. (Noun) A high ranking or powerful position.

4. (Noun) The highest level or tier in a hierarchy or organization.

5. (Noun) A pointed piece of rock or mountain peak.

6. (Noun) A pointed piece of metal or wood used to fix or fasten things together.

7. (Adjective) Of or relating to a popular or local interest or preference.

Examples:

Noun:

1. He reached the pinacle of his career when he won the Nobel Prize.

2. The castle's pinacle tower provided a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside.

3. After years of hard work, he finally reached the pinacle of corporate success.

4. The CEO is at the pinacle of the company's hierarchy.

5. The mountaineers climbed to the pinacle of the mountain and planted their flag.

6. She used a pinacle to attach the pieces of wood together to construct the bookshelf.

Adjective:

1. The local newspaper focuses on pinacle stories that are of interest to the community.

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