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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
Attendees can expect a dynamic lineup of speakers, musicians, and vendors, all converging on the Diag at high noon to partake in this storied tradition.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Flowers cut at high noon are likely stressed and will not survive as long in a vase.
—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
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Flowers cut at high noon are likely stressed and will not survive as long in a vase.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high noon
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Woody plants that bloom on old wood should not be cut back in the fall.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Once the old blooms are removed, place the plant in a warm, bright location and water it regularly throughout the spring and summer.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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At the top, very little stays hidden.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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JPMorgan downgraded Southern Copper to sell from hold, calling the top in the stock relative to the price of copper.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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The entire state is under an extreme cold warning through noon on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Dog park fountains will shut off starting at noon on Friday.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Their primes briefly overlapped, if only for a couple of years while James was transitioning out of his.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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The film follows Rick (Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, who crosses paths with Danny (Jonas), a fading boyband star, during a gig.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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Designer Steven Graffam suggests styling in odd numbers and layered heights.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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If the legislature writes a new law and the governor signs it, the sales tax can climb to new heights.—
Susan Shelley,
Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Chip stocks — Chip plays rebounded, lifting the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) more than 1% in midday trading after a selloff on Tuesday.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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Gold jumped more than 2% Tuesday and silver was slightly higher in midday trading.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
20 Jan. 2026
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Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Repotting is a necessary step in its care to encourage healthy growth and regular blooming.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The James Beard Awards represent the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the United States.—
Cassie Armstrong,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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And don’t worry that Ryan Murphy is going away just because The Beauty feels like a full-circle moment, if far from a pinnacle.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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