Apogee

usgb/ˈæpədʒiː/
noun

The highest point in the development of something; the climax or pinnacle.

This book is the apogee of her writing career.
Visual representation of "apogee" - The highest point in the development of something; the climax or pinnacle.

Often appears as...

  • reach the apogee
  • at the apogee
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Metaphorical Climax

Used metaphorically to describe a high point in a non-physical context, such as a career or project.

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Winning the award was the apogee of his acting journey.
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End of Ascension

Signifies the end of a rising phase before a decline or stabilization.

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The company's profits hit their apogee last quarter.
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Subjective Peak

The apogee may differ subjectively between people evaluating success or quality.

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For some, the apogee of cinema was the silent movie era.
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