pinnacles
Towering rocky spires
Pinnacles are the highest points or peaks of something.
A mountain pinnacle is its summit; architectural pinnacles are the pointed ornamental tops of towers and buttresses.
Figuratively, a pinnacle is the culmination of achievement: She reached the pinnacle of her career.
The word always implies a sharp, elevated point—literal or metaphorical.
Uppermost point or culmination
- zenithPoint straight overhead
- acmeUltimate point of attainment
- culminationHighest or final point
- epitomePerfect representative of type
vertex · heights · capstone · ne plus ultra · high-water mark · meridian · paragon · quintessence
Peak or diplomatic gathering
- peakUtmost height attained
- ridgeNarrow raised strip
- crestHighest point or tuft
- alpineOf high elevations
escarpment · massif · promontory · elevation · highland · fell · outcrop · crag
Tapering architectural peak
- steeplePointed church tower
- minaretMosque tower with balcony
- turretProtruding fortified structure
- campanileFreestanding tower for bells
belfry · finial · cathedral · gothic · buttress · tower · skyline · landmark
Tapering architectural peak
- towerTall slender edifice
- hoodooFolk magic tradition
- butteIsolated flat-topped hill
- torHigh rocky outcrop
outcrop · crag · monolith · column · pillar · erosion · sandstone · limestone
Award for winning
- medalMetal honor token
- successFavorable outcome attained
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
triumph · milestone · breakthrough · accolade · recognition · glory · laurels · distinction
apex
Uppermost point or culmination
- zenithPoint straight overhead
- acmeUltimate point of attainment
- culminationHighest or final point
epitome · vertex · heights · capstone · ne plus ultra · high-water mark · meridian · paragon · quintessence · crown
summit
Peak or diplomatic gathering
alpine · escarpment · massif · promontory · elevation · highland · fell · outcrop · crag · range
spire
Tapering architectural peak
campanile · belfry · finial · cathedral · gothic · buttress · tower · skyline · landmark · ornament
spire
Tapering architectural peak
tor · outcrop · crag · monolith · column · pillar · erosion · sandstone · limestone · desert
trophy
Award for winning
accomplishment · triumph · milestone · breakthrough · accolade · recognition · glory · laurels · distinction · excellence
- building partsfacades, wall, door, windows, floor
- coastal featuresshore, coast, beach, bay, cliff
- rocky terraincliffs, boulders, scree, outcrops, rockfall
- Skylinesskyscrapers, New York, high-rises, towers, spires
- crestsfamily crest, mountain peaks, summits, ridges, wave crest
- Bryce Canyonhoodoos, hoodoo, amphitheater, spires, spire
pinnaclesbases
Bottom supports or stations
bottoms · depths · valleys · foundations · foothills
pinnaclesnadirs
Lowest possible points
rock bottom · depths · troughs · failures · downfalls
pinnaclesobscurities
Unclear or puzzling elements
depths · shadows · anonymities · margins · peripheries