zenith

/ˈzɛnɪθ/noun

The point at which something reaches its greatest power or success.

Example sentence

“The band reached its zenith in the late nineties.”

Its opposite is 'nadir', the lowest point. Both come from astronomy: the zenith is the point directly overhead.

Featured as word of the day on August 1, 2026.

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