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Synonyms of acme

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Another word for acme is pinnacle. Other synonyms of acme are zenith, climax, paroxysm, ascendance and extreme.

Synonyms and similar words for acme

nounA high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the...

  • apexThe moment of greatest success, expansion, etc.
  • zenithHighest point or state; peak.
  • apogeeThe highest point.
  • apotheosis
  • ascendanceAscendancy, superiority; the act of ascending.
  • capstone figuratively
  • climaxA culmination or acme: the last term in an ascending series, particularly.
  • coronation figuratively
  • crown figurativelySplendor; culmination; acme.
  • culmination
  • extreme
  • fastigium
  • high note figuratively
  • high pointA climax; the best time in a given period.
  • high tide figuratively
  • high-water mark figurativelyThe peak, apex or acme of something; the maximum level; the furthest or highest point.
  • midday figurativelyNoon; twelve o'clock during the day.
  • Mount Everest figurativelyAn endeavor that is very demanding yet rewarding; also, something which is the highest achievement, challenge, etc....
  • outblossomThe best that is produced (by something); culmination.
  • paroxysmChiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe part of an activity or...
  • perihelion figurativelyThe highest point or state; the peak, zenith.
  • pinnacleThe highest point.
  • summa figuratively
  • summit figurativelyThe highest point of a hill, mountain, or similar geographical feature.

nounSynonym of crisis, the decisive moment in the course of an illness.

Meaning of acme

  1. noun A high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field or historical period.
  2. noun A paragon: a person or thing representing such a high point.
  3. noun Full bloom or reproductive maturity.

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Questions about synonyms of acme

What is another word for acme?
Acme has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pinnacle, zenith, climax, paroxysm, ascendance and extreme.
What does acme mean?
Acme means a high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field or historical period.

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