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peak TV

The period of proliferation of TV shows in the late 2010s resulting in a multitude of quality programs across streaming, cable, and broadcast platforms. The phrase, attributed to CEO of FX Networks John Landgraf, originally referred to the seeming unsustainability of such a large number of shows. It's peak TV, and I'm actively watching eight different shows, not including the ones I want to watch but don't have time to!
See also: peak, TV

peaks and troughs

1. High points and low points, as in a graph, statistical model, economic cycle, etc. I wouldn't buy that stock right now because it's experiencing some drastic peaks and troughs. I would wait until it stabilizes a bit. Those peaks and troughs on the electroencephalogram mean that the patient's brain is still active.
2. Good times and bad times. Life is full of peaks and troughs—the trick is not to let the low points get you down.
See also: and, peak

peaks and valleys

1. High points and low points, as in a graph, statistical model, economic cycle, etc. I wouldn't buy that stock right now because it's experiencing some serious peaks and valleys. I would wait until it stabilizes a bit. Those peaks and valleys on the electroencephalogram mean that the patient's brain is still active.
2. Good times and bad times. Life is full of peaks and valleys—the trick is not to let the low points get you down.
See also: and, peak, valley

reach a/(something's) peak

To arrive at the height or zenith of something, especially when followed by a decline. Her acting career reached its peak when she won a Golden Globe in 2004. We did reach a peak in sales in January—and things have been going downhill ever since.
See also: peak, reach

widow's peak

A point in the hairline in the middle of one's forehead. Now known to be a genetic trait, it was once believed to indicate early widowhood. My sister has a widow's peak. Does this haircut make my widow's peak too noticeable?
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