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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
the high noon of the whaling industry occurred in the first half of the 19th century
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as in top
the highest part or point
the exhibition showcased works painted at the high noon of French Impressionism
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Recent Examples of high noon
The final day of racing at Irwindale Speedway was both a party and a wake, one that began just after high noon Saturday and ended just before Sunday started.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The song refracts like a prism at high noon, filled with stuttering blips that shapeshift at each turn.
—Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
The key point is that at high noon, the two would meet on Main Street, and following a tense stare-down, the sheriff would take out the bad guy, ensuring the town lived happily ever after.
—Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The concept of a high noon showdown is possible, but its effectiveness is limited.
—Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The song refracts like a prism at high noon, filled with stuttering blips that shapeshift at each turn.
—Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
The key point is that at high noon, the two would meet on Main Street, and following a tense stare-down, the sheriff would take out the bad guy, ensuring the town lived happily ever after.
—Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The concept of a high noon showdown is possible, but its effectiveness is limited.
—Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high noon
Noun
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Warmer weather also means there will be a higher chance of blooms of yellow-brown sargassum seaweed washing ashore.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Here are five design tips to try at home along with a list of blooms to consider.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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That sense of positivity was further built during Euro qualifying earlier this year, as Italy finished top of their group ahead of the Netherlands, who won the competition in 2017.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Indeed, on the move, the Vanquish Volante is velvety-smooth on the highway, and with the top down, conversations don't need to be shouted.—
Alex Kalogiannis,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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Around 1,000 attendees are expected for the noon to 8 p.m. event at Peterboro Street and Cass Avenue.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The blaze broke out near La Posta Truck Trail and La Posta Road around noon, and its rapid spread quickly threatened structures in the area, Cal Fire officials said in a statement posted to X. An evacuation warning was put in place for the nearby area.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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When temperatures soar, the Acropolis and the top of the Eiffel Tower may sometimes shut down, but the beaches are open and in their prime.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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During their primes, Brady was the leader of the New England Patriots.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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That said, every year that goes by, their anxiety reaches new heights.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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The feud between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reached new heights this week.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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Unlike the shirts provided for the England outfield players to wear in the midday heat, it was fitted with no ventilation.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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By around 1850, the midday mono-meal had diversified into the three-meal system that now dominates Western culture.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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However, instead of reaching their professional pinnacle of success, many of them have accrued 47% of the nation’s outstanding student loan debt.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The experience gets even better with a group of friends, and reaches its pinnacle in the Florida Keys, where personal watercraft, thanks to their swiftness, agility, and minimal draft, are ideal vessels to explore the pristine, and often shallow waters.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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For a chic and durable centerpiece, fill this Natural Acacia Wood Footed Bowl with fruit, flowers, or potpourri depending on the season.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
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Light and Delicate Rosé Wines Usually very pale pink and/or salmon color with common aromas and/or flavors of strawberry, flowers, watermelon, and citrus.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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