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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 concept of a high noon showdown is possible, but its effectiveness is limited.
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Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
At high noon 141 years ago, time changed forever in America.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Sunglasses are a necessity at high noon and a nuisance when the sun goes down.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 Mar. 2024
At high noon on a Saturday, the last aluminum pour of the day is about to commence at the Yucca Valley Material Lab.
Heidi Schwegler, founder of the Lab, has crawled up to the roof to get the best vantage point for a video.
—Angella D’avignon, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
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Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
At high noon 141 years ago, time changed forever in America.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Sunglasses are a necessity at high noon and a nuisance when the sun goes down.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 Mar. 2024
At high noon on a Saturday, the last aluminum pour of the day is about to commence at the Yucca Valley Material Lab.
Heidi Schwegler, founder of the Lab, has crawled up to the roof to get the best vantage point for a video.
—Angella D’avignon, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high noon
Noun
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Most peony cultivars don't enjoy excessive heat and humidity, especially during bloom.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Cades Cove is an excellent place to see early spring blooms like daffodils and jonquils.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The blitz of diversity initiatives after Floyd's murder did little to change the demographics at the top of corporations.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel is momentarily pausing his ascent up Oscars host mountain (Bob Hope still sits comfortable at the top, having hosted the ceremony 19 times), handing over the mic to first-time host Conan O'Brien.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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At noon, Trump threatened to further increase tariffs on Canadian goods as a punishment for their retaliation.—
patrick.reis,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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South Carolina Wildfires Most wildfires burning in South Carolina have been contained, but several still remain active as of Monday at noon.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Cole then took a shot at the Nexus for failing to take Cena out in his prime.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Wide zooms like the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G have a more versatile, changeable field of view, but creators who prefer the wide aperture that comes with a prime will get great results from the FE 16mm F1.8 G, and that's enough for the lens to earn our Editors' Choice award.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
26 Feb. 2025
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The stand aside, this monitor has ample tilt, height, and swivel adjustments at the ready.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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The structure of its web varies throughout the year, with changes in its angle, height above the ground, line density and magnetic orientation, all influenced by seasonal shifts.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized since February 14, met with his secretary of state and chief of staff on Monday, a midday bulletin said, to discuss candidates for sainthood.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Given the freezing forecast, some afternoon sun, and slightly higher midday temps that come with it, sure would be nice for supporters.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
21 Feb. 2025
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Traditionally, family offices have long been seen as the pinnacle of private investment sophistication—highly sophisticated institutional level investors, dedicated to single or small groups of ultra-high-net-worth families to manage their fortunes across generations.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The hypocrisy of clutching pearls when whites committed 'cultural appropriation,' and then celebrating Black and Hispanic Founding Fathers is the pinnacle of absurdity!—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Use room temperature water and a powdered flower preservative.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Plant these flowers from seed to have a garden bursting with color.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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