culmination vs hightide

culmination

noun
  • The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit. 

  • Endpoint (usually good) arrived at after some series of actions or events, or some period , usually after the series or period has ended. The sum of something. 

  • A ceremony marking the completion of studies at an elementary school, middle school or junior high school, the term "graduation" being reserved for high school. 

  • Attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc. 

hightide

noun
  • The point at which the sea level is at its highest during any given cycle 

  • A great festival. 

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