acmes

noun

Definition of acmesnext
plural of acme
1
as in tops
the highest part or point the acme of their basketball season was their hard-won victory over last year's state champs

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2
as in manifestations
the most perfect type or example a movie that has come to be regarded as the acme of the Hollywood musical

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  1. manifestations
  2. heights
  3. classics
  4. incarnations
Noun
  • Some of them are hopeful manifestations for the remix album and others are definitely just for the lulz.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The clinical manifestations and direct impact on the heart, lungs, and other organs will be measured in the next phase of study.
    Bill Frist, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of manifestations
Noun
  • The property will rise to new heights with the addition of Halo, an alfresco rooftop lounge, pool and terrace with 360-degree views of the Pacific; a two-story fitness and wellness temple; and the re-opening of the iconic Sky Room, a beloved spot for Long Beach’s high society.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Will the Abbott crew lift the gang up to nobler heights, or will they be dragged into the gutter for some classic Sunny shenanigans?
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of heights
Noun
  • The film traces the history of the production house, which has created classics like The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula and The Quartermass Xperiment, and will be on show at the upcoming American Film Market.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The eight celebrities and their partners will be divided into two teams of eight, competing against each other in an exciting showdown to the tune of two Disney classics.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of classics
Noun
  • The difference in scope is so vast, so astronomical, that these penalties are unrecognizable from their prior incarnations.
    Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Not only is he not mentioned in Tolkien’s original text, there isn’t even anyone like him in previous incarnations of LOTR.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of incarnations
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