1. plural of acme; the highest points or peaks of achievement, development, or excellence

Examples

• The Renaissance marked one of the acmes of human artistic achievement.
• Both companies reached the acmes of their success in the 1990s.
• The acmes of the mountain range were visible from miles away.
• Her career had several acmes, each representing a new level of excellence.
• The acmes of technological innovation often come during times of great challenge.
• These performances represent the acmes of classical music interpretation.