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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in top
the highest part or point
the exhibition showcased works painted at the high noon of French Impressionism
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of high noon
Your prized gladiolus keeled over at high noon.
—
Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
In this room, there are 10 turntables for vehicles, a colossal light fixture in the center that can replicate the light at high noon to dusk for an outdoor effect; there is an exterior courtyard too for real natural light and even a conference room to go over marketing and finances for a car.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
And by high noon, my hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, regularly reaches temps well past 90 degrees, often into the triple digits.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 18 June 2025
Trump’s second Administration marks the high noon of the emergency Presidency.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for high noon
Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
In this room, there are 10 turntables for vehicles, a colossal light fixture in the center that can replicate the light at high noon to dusk for an outdoor effect; there is an exterior courtyard too for real natural light and even a conference room to go over marketing and finances for a car.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
And by high noon, my hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, regularly reaches temps well past 90 degrees, often into the triple digits.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 18 June 2025
Trump’s second Administration marks the high noon of the emergency Presidency.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for high noon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high noon
Noun
-
From South India and Sri Lanka come emphatic roasts and stews, the pageantry of lamprais (a whole meal baked in banana leaf) and lacy hoppers, fermented rice flour pancakes with sides that slope upward as if in bloom.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
-
This turns gardenia, rose and similar blooms brown in a short period of time.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Noun
-
Additional images showed an unknown number of snakes curled on top of one another inside a large crate that was placed in the back of an officer’s vehicle.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
-
Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
-
The station, in partnership with Friends of Rittenhouse Square, will hold a dedication ceremony at noon on May 31 at the same bench where Robert shared his final social media post.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
-
On today’s show at noon, our Dolphins writers will also answer viewers’ questions and look ahead to next week’s start of organized team activities (OTAs).—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Noun
-
Listen, if Jack Nicklaus or Arnold Palmer had walked away in their prime, the game would have gone on without them.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
-
The Space Force has inked contracts with emerging space companies—non-traditional primes, in military contracting parlance—to buy services, manufacture satellites and payloads, and launch rockets.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
Noun
-
The former couple produced and starred in the film, which was made at the height of the COVID pandemic.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
-
In seasons 14 and 15, the PAW Patrol is on a roll with adventures that take the pups from the prehistoric wilds of Dinosaur Island to the rock-climbing heights of Rescue Mountain.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Noun
-
Here are the stocks making headlines in midday trading.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
-
As of midday Wednesday, he had not been recalled.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Noun
-
For optimal blooming, provide a few hours of direct morning sun.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
-
Of course, there’s the warmer weather, the blooming of gorgeous flowers, and the excuse to get back in the garden to get our hands dirty.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Cox’s career reached the pinnacle when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
-
Three decades after reaching their pinnacle, their sound and fury is still in style.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
