as in top
the highest point
Once you reach the vertex of the mountain, the remainder of the route is all downhill.
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Recent Examples of vertex
In one photovoltaic crystal, lead (blue) lies at the center of the structure, with ammonia ions (purple) at the vertices and iodines at the center of each cubic face.
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2014
In a hypergraph, an edge is no longer defined as the connection between a pair of vertices, but rather as the connection between any number of vertices.
—Joseph Howlett, WIRED, 24 Nov. 2024
Now look at the same two vertices, but for one of them, jump up to the vertex directly above it in the top graph.
—Joseph Howlett, WIRED, 24 Nov. 2024
Is there a path that will take you from the starting vertex on the bottom graph to the ending vertex on the top graph?
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2014
In a hypergraph, an edge is no longer defined as the connection between a pair of vertices, but rather as the connection between any number of vertices.
—Joseph Howlett, WIRED, 24 Nov. 2024
Now look at the same two vertices, but for one of them, jump up to the vertex directly above it in the top graph.
—Joseph Howlett, WIRED, 24 Nov. 2024
Is there a path that will take you from the starting vertex on the bottom graph to the ending vertex on the top graph?
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for vertex
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertex
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In times of great uncertainty, regions that adapt, innovate and respond smartly to changing times rise to the top.—
Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Apparently Woody Harrelson originally auditioned for the role of Rick (Walton Goggins took the role in the end) and wanted to renegotiate the salary, taking his negotiations all the way to the top.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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After largely withdrawing from the public square since Trump was sworn into his second term, the former vice president appeared at a summit for Black women leaders in Dana Point, Calif., last week.—
David Catanese,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Min Aung Hlaing reportedly said at last Friday’s summit that the election would proceed despite the disaster.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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The National Park Service declared peak bloom on March 28 for the iconic cherry trees.—
Lisa Thomson,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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This change makes the full height of the screen available for displaying photos rather than reserving a bar at the bottom just for buttons.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The future of women’s boxing is now, and MVP is proud to lead the charge in taking the sport to unprecedented heights.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Chelsea sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, have maintained throughout that the club’s crest is not going to be replaced by this new badge.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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In Nevada, the NWS said that snow accumulations up to 2 or possibly 3 feet were expected near the Sierra crest.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The golf tournament also runs alongside the NCAA Tournament Final Four starting Saturday, April 5 in San Antonio where all four No. 1 seeds won Elite Eight games to advance to college basketball’s pinnacle at the Final Four.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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With big briny flavors, blue cheese, and crushed olives with lemon, this is truly the pinnacle of appetizers and belongs next to any charcuterie board.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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All of them sit at the apex of a legal system that depends on lawyers to brief judges on the matters those judges must decide.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
29 Mar. 2025
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Most of the employees at the apex of their careers today went through traditional education, studying subjects like math, physics and geography in a structured, conventionally academic way.—
Dr. Chaouki Kasmi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Here are a few tips to support your digestive health:23 Watch your diet: Avoid spicy, high-fat, and acidic foods.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on Twitter @asabes10.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Vertex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertex. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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