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Zenith
01
the highest point that a certain celestial body reaches, directly above an observer
Examples
At noon, the sun reached its zenith, directly overhead.
The satellite was positioned at the zenith of its orbit above the observer.
02
a period during which someone or something reaches their most successful point
Examples
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.
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