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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
Flowers cut at high noon are likely stressed and will not survive as long in a vase.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high noon
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Over club sandwiches and some very good margaritas, Mikkelsen described Anza-Borrego as an under-the-radar oasis that’s known among devotees for its wildflower blooms and hiking trails, as well as its golden eagles and herds of bighorn sheep.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Spring-flowering bulbs require a long period of cool temps to process a chemical reaction inside of the plant to produce the blooms.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Oct. 2025
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If squirrels are a concern, attach wire mesh over top of the container.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Americans started brightly and confidently, getting control in midfield and probing with intent, but chances were rare, with the first real effort somewhat accidental as Zavier Gozo’s cross from the left clipped the top of the bar.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Tens of thousands of people who had gathered in Wadi Gaza in central Gaza started walking north after the Israeli military’s announcement at noon local time.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The first phase of the deal began at noon local time on Friday, and Hamas has 72 hours to release the remaining Israeli hostages that were taken when the Palestinian militant group attacked on October 7, 2023.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Toronto Blue Jays won the series in four games to advance to the American League Championship Series, wasting yet another season of Aaron Judge’s prime, who had, by far, his best postseason.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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In the end, the Yankees just wasted another year of Judge’s prime at the worst possible time — when there was no team in the American League, Toronto included, that should’ve represented a serious threat to them.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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There's lots of bike and heights trails.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Jaguars haven’t reached those heights yet, but the run game has improved.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Rain chances increase after midnight and continue into Friday morning, with storms expected to be out of the area by midday, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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Russo’s body will lie in state at Boca’s La Bombonera stadium on Thursday from 10am through to 10pm, and the wake will resume on Friday from 10am through to midday.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Division also promotes heavier blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The vehicle also features ultra-fast charging capability and represents the pinnacle of current electric performance sedan technology.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Shearling Coat Shearling is the pinnacle of luxe winter textures.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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