ze
nith
Plural
zeniths
1
the highest point that a certain celestial body reaches, directly above an observer
- At noon, the sun reached its zenith, directly overhead.
- The satellite was positioned at the zenith of its orbit above the observer.
- Observing the stars, he noted how their zenith differed based on their location.
- The moon's zenith was clearly visible from the observation deck last night.
- The telescope was adjusted to track the planets as they approached their zenith.
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2
a period during which someone or something reaches their most successful point
- The band’s zenith was marked by sold-out concerts and numerous top hits.
- The empire experienced its zenith during the reign of its most powerful ruler.
- The company’s profits soared to their zenith during the economic boom.
- The scientific research project reached its zenith with the groundbreaking discovery.
- The artist reached the zenith of his career with the release of his critically acclaimed album.