capstone
Americannoun
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a finishing stone of a structure.
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the crowning achievement, point, element, or event.
noun
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one of a set of slabs on the top of a wall, building, etc
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mountaineering a chockstone occurring at the top of a gully or chimney
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a crowning achievement; peak
the capstone of his career
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“I’m proud to have played a small part in helping safeguard such a beloved institution that has enriched Los Angeles for decades,” says Brian Mikail of Capstone Equities, which rents the space to the troupe.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
“Put in $25, $50 — get something started,” Joseph Messinger, a financial planner and director of college planning at Capstone Wealth Partners, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
“It’s a difficult balancing act with the technologists and immigration hard-liners within the president’s coalition,” said Neil Suri, a vice president at research and advisory firm Capstone who focuses on technology policy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Capstone Copper, which owns the Mantoverde mine in Chile, rose 0.4% in after-hours trading Monday, a move that extended the stock’s six-month gain to around 73%.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
The promontory is connected with a still bolder and loftier headland, the Capstone Rock.
From England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel by Cook, Joel
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