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ZEN-ith/ˈzenɪθ/

A zenith is the highest point of success, power, or the sky: at the zenith of, the sun’s zenith. Peak and height are everyday; apex and pinnacle are cousins. Nadir is the opposite (lowest point). Do not call a first draft a zenith.

Meaning

The highest point of power, success, or the sky (literary / formal).

Examples

• “At the zenith of the brand they still had one statistician.”
• “At the zenith of the brand they still employed one statistician, which was the tell.”
• “Peak is everyday; zenith is literary/formal. Nadir is the bottom. Astronomy: the point overhead.”

Good to know

The highest point (success or sky). Everyday: peak. Opposite: nadir. Cousins: apex / pinnacle. Not a first attempt.

Near in meaning

peak

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