high point

high point
noun
the most enjoyable part of a given experience
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the trumpet solo was the high point of the concert

• Hypernyms: ↑part, ↑section, ↑division
• Part Holonyms: ↑experience

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a city in central North Carolina. 64,107.

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high point noun
1. The most memorable, pleasurable, successful, etc moment or occasion
2. A high spot
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Main Entry: ↑high

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high point UK US noun [countable] [singular high point plural high points]
the best, most exciting, or most important part of something

That was the high point of my career.

Thesaurus: important thing or detailsynonym

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an industrial city in north central North Carolina, noted for furniture manufacturing; pop. 85,839

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ˈhigh point [high point] (BrE also ˈhigh spot) noun
the most interesting, enjoyable or best part of sth

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It was the high point of the evening.

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He had reached the high point of his career.

Opp: ↑low point
See also: ↑high spot

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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