high spot
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- noun
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punto culminante
- Whale: "I consider the creation of the Monster to be the high spot of the film, because if the audience did not believe the thing had been really made, they would not be bothered with what it was supposed to afterward."
- one of the high spots
Examples
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Oh, and then she pointed out a few of the high spots.
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The description of the house went on, from room to room, from the scrubbed bare boards of the floor to the steep staircase, to the barrel of molasses in the pantry, and back to the visit of Gottschalk and Patti, one of the high spots of her life:
Academic text (2007) -
Should rank higher than other songs that really don't deserve such a high spot on the list.
Blog text (5) -
The dance performance was the high spot of the evening, leaving everyone in awe.
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Graduation day was the high spot of her university experience, filled with joy and celebration.
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During the tour, the guide highlighted the high spot of the museum, showcasing the famous painting.
Synonyms
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3.2
The most exciting or memorable part of an event
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3.3
The most exciting or important part of an experience
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2.1
The best part of a trip that people remember most
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3.0
The most exciting and memorable part of a party
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3.8
The most exciting point in a story or event that leaves you breathless
A striking moment that changes a work's meaning, often in art, photography, or argument
Antonyms
How Memorable
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is partially derivable because 'high' signals prominence or intensity and 'spot' can denote a particular point or moment, so together they plausibly yield the idea of a peak or standout moment. However, 'spot' more commonly denotes a physical location and this metaphorical reading as 'moment/high point' may not be immediately obvious to a B1 learner without prior exposure.
Etymology
The noun high spot comes from the simple image of a high place or a bright spot that stands out above everything else, like the top of a hill or a shining moment on stage. That's why it means the 'most interesting or memorable part'.