high noon

noun

Definition of high noonnext
1
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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as in noon
the middle of the day the dedication ceremony began at high noon with a 21-gun salute

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Recent Examples of high noon The complex web of matches strewn across North America and serving fan bases in time zones around the globe led to Atlanta holding the first of its eight 2026 World Cup games at high noon Monday. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 21 June 2026 The turn of the century was the high noon of the central banker. — Literary Hub, 13 May 2026 After parting ways with the city on a shadowless high noon the next day, I was seduced off-road by the siren song of the salt flats. — Pierce Miletich, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2026 Around high noon on that day in early December, three or four tables were occupied, seating fewer than a dozen people total. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high noon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high noon
  1. bloom
  2. top
  3. noon
  4. prime
  5. height
  6. midday
  7. blooming
  8. pinnacle
Noun
  • This is the best time to remove dead blooms and gently shape the shrub by trimming its branches.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Consider taking out a few roses in dense beds to make way for a steppingstone path through the blooms.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bloom
Noun
  • With its tender texture, it can be used as a base for salads, added to pasta, sprinkled over top of a pizza, or turned into pesto.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The black-and-white palette is easy to match with fall tops, including sweaters and T-shirts.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of top
Noun
  • Sign Up for Our Free Daily Newsletter Directly spotting a planet around another star is like trying to see the constellations at noon.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The shooting unfolded shortly after noon at the banking giant’s campus in Brandon, Florida, about 15 miles from Tampa, where approximately 3,200 people were working at the time, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of noon
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  • Over the past five years and since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, defense primes have seen their order books swell amid higher military spending among governments globally.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This week, Alphonse wonders what billion-dollar prediction markets want with a bunch of past-their-prime regional rappers.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of prime
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  • Indeed, sea levels reached record heights — not seen in more than a century of observations.
    — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • All clouds at heights where temperatures dip below freezing have the potential to create icing conditions, according to the FAA.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of height
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  • In that couture show, Piccioli took Balenciaga couture to the streets, opting for an open-air, midday display at the Cité Universitaire, an idyllic university campus and private park in the 14th arrondissement.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi were too close to call as of midday Wednesday, according to CNBC's Election Desk.
    — Spencer Kimball,Garrett Downs,Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of midday
Noun
  • To ensure continuous blooming, violets also need to grow in a fertile medium.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Additional Tips for Timely Blooms While simulating long nights is crucial for ensuring prompt blooming, taking good care of your cactus year-round is just as important.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of blooming
Noun
  • Since the start of his career, Bryan has had 26 songs scale the pinnacle of Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Latino political firsts kept coming over the next 20 years, now reaching a pinnacle with Becerra’s win.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
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“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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