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The oil-free, non-comedogenic, chemical formula won’t clog pores, while silica and perlite absorb excess shine, leaving behind a matte finish that keeps midday slickness in check.—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026 The gnarly midday traffic heading north to Broward and pouring rain did nothing to dampen his mood.—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026 These are the companies making headlines in midday trading.—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 22 May 2026 The scene is the Oval Office, today, midday.—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for midday
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of midday was
before the 12th century