capstone
noun
cap·stone
ˈkap-ˌstōn 
1
: a coping stone : coping
2
: the high point : crowning achievement
the capstone of her career
Examples of capstone in a Sentence
her election as the state's first woman governor was a capstone of a long political career
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By senior year, students complete a capstone project tied to a career interest or community service.
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Both Bandersnatch and Kimmy vs. the Reverend were stand-alone episodes, though the latter was a capstone to the four-season sitcom (not a necessary episode in terms of the show’s arc).
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Each recipient group received between $1,000 and $3,000, presented at a capstone ceremony on April 27.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Domínguez’s development has been a wild ride leading up to his capstone moment.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Both Bandersnatch and Kimmy vs. the Reverend were stand-alone episodes, though the latter was a capstone to the four-season sitcom (not a necessary episode in terms of the show’s arc).
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Each recipient group received between $1,000 and $3,000, presented at a capstone ceremony on April 27.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Domínguez’s development has been a wild ride leading up to his capstone moment.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for capstone
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“Capstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capstone. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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