extremes

noun

plural of extreme
1
as in extremities

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as in maxima

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Recent Examples of extremes The extremes The White Sox experienced extreme weather at home games seven years apart, almost to the day. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 There can be no equivalences drawn between the two political extremes in this country, especially when one extreme is led by a man who rarely speaks without lying. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025 Extreme Sunrise And Sunset Points The sun’s path across the sky also reaches its annual extremes on the solstice, causing extreme sunrises and sunsets. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Ten years on the Moon exposes the battery at fortnightly intervals to extremes of heat and cold, with temperatures during the lunar night dropping as low as -334 °F (-173 °C) and staying near that extreme for two weeks. — New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025 Trends observed include increases in hot extremes and extreme single-day precipitation events, declines in cold extremes, regional shifts in annual precipitation, warming of the Earth's oceans, a decrease in ocean pH, rising sea levels, and an increase in wildfire severity. — Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025 The scientists found that exposure to heat extremes (temperatures which exceeded the 99th percentile) led to a reduction in bird populations at latitudes below 55 degrees north or south, with the most extreme effects felt in the tropics, meaning latitudes below 23 degrees. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremes
  1. extremities
  2. maxima
  3. heights
  4. peaks
  5. tips
  6. pinnacles
  7. tops
  8. summits
Noun
  • The Milky Way passes through the lower extremities of the Scorpion.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 26 June 2026
  • The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026
Definition of extremities
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  • But those payments won’t contribute to their insurance deductibles or out-of-pocket maximums.
    — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Minimum overnight temperatures are also warming faster than daytime maximums in the US.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of maxima
Noun
  • Designed for autonomous mobile robots, humanoids, and industrial automation systems, the sensor provides 180°×180° three-dimensional spatial awareness, enabling robots to detect people and obstacles at all heights.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • Well, Tristan climbed it; my knee-knocking fear of heights halted me halfway up.
    — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
Definition of heights
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  • The campground offers hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing and fishing amid towering mountain peaks, alpine lakes and dense forest.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of peaks
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  • Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
  • Read More TopicsTaylor Swift Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 July 2026
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  • The Ed Sullivan Theater, which first opened in 1927, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The human hand is one of three pinnacles of hominid evolution, along with the brain and the voice box.
    — Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of pinnacles
Noun
  • The star loves a striped moment, which is especially clear in her collection of tops and Oxfords.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • It’s also lightly lined and has a deep V-neck design that can remain hidden under different tops.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of tops
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  • Investments in national security and defense have been a common theme at NATO summits, and this topic was a key point during the 2025 NATO Summit.
    — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response.
    — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of summits

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