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• n  the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
• n  the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
  at the height of her career
• n  (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
• n  elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

• A new study shows that height gives rise to self-esteem, not to mention better pay.
• Generations of American males surreptitiously added inches to their height by wearing Adler elevatorsordinary-looking shoes that contained hidden built-in platforms.
• People also searched frequently for Palin's physical stats particularly her age and height as they did with the other candidates and running mates.

• tallness
• acme
• elevation
• peak
• pinnacle
• summit
• superlative
• meridian
• tiptop
• top
• stature
• altitude

News & Articles

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• In N.B.A. Draft, Players’ Height and Weight Matter. Imagine That.
  Football may require size at certain positions, baseball may value height in pitchers, but at every position in basketball a player’s height and weight become a constant topic of discussion.
  June 22, 2013 - New York Times
• Researching a Tennis Legacy, and Uncovering a Potential Injustice
  In the 100th anniversary year of the height of her once-famous ancestor’s career, Anna Wilding stumbled upon a riddle that has turned her pursuit of knowledge into a cry for fairness.
  June 22, 2013 - International Herald Tribune
• Group Wants To Limit Height Of Boston Buildings Based On Shadow Potential
  Urban activists are supporting a bill that would limit the height of future buildings based on their shadow potential.
  June 21, 2013 - CBS Boston

Quotes

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• Barack Obama in NASDAQ
  Obama added, "That's a stark turnaround from the first six months of last year, when we lost 3.7 million jobs at the height of the recession."
• Daniel Radcliffe in Socialite Life (blog)
  Of the New Moon star, Daniel said, "Rob Pattinson is a genuine sexy guy. He's got the height. If girls like short and nerdy, then I'm a sex symbol!"
• Thomas Jefferson in Bahama Islands Info
  Speaking on Independence Day to a group of Americans, he said, "We gather to affirm the greatness of our nation - not because of the height of our skyscrapers, or the power of our military, or the size of our economy. Our pride is based on a very...