1
2
as in zenith
the highest part or point
she died too young and never even reached the noon of her life
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 noon
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
Shares were down more than 12% shortly after noon ET Thursday.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Urban Market at Union Station Open: July 5-6; July 19-20; July 26-27; Aug. 9-10; Aug. 16-17; Oct. 11-12; Oct. 18-19; Oct. 25-26, from noon to 6 p.m.
Things to know: Shop from local vendors and enjoy a meal at one of Union Station’s 10 restaurants.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
Look for lingering rains that keep rain chances around 58% from 9 a.m. to noon and then drop to 41% at afternoon rush hour.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for noon
Adjective
The advisory is in place from noon Thursday until 9 p.m. Friday, July 25, for Tarrant, Dallas, Parker, Denton, Wise, Collin and Palo Pinto counties, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
Shares were down more than 12% shortly after noon ET Thursday.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Urban Market at Union Station Open: July 5-6; July 19-20; July 26-27; Aug. 9-10; Aug. 16-17; Oct. 11-12; Oct. 18-19; Oct. 25-26, from noon to 6 p.m.
Things to know: Shop from local vendors and enjoy a meal at one of Union Station’s 10 restaurants.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
Look for lingering rains that keep rain chances around 58% from 9 a.m. to noon and then drop to 41% at afternoon rush hour.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for noon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noon
Noun
-
By around 1850, the midday mono-meal had diversified into the three-meal system that now dominates Western culture.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
-
Unlike the shirts provided for the England outfield players to wear in the midday heat, it was fitted with no ventilation.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
-
Some shows in the U.S. later in the year might be about the zenith of anything that anybody ever imagined really.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 July 2025
-
More than 100 years after the Italian composer reached the zenith of his theatrical powers, Puccini still pries open the human heart with his intense — and intensely orchestrated — music.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
-
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
27 July 2025
-
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
27 July 2025
Noun
-
Residents can check wave height predictions by viewing the NWS Great Lakes Portal, which updates wave heights, wind gusts and air temperature forecasts.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
-
Ocean measurements showed wave heights of only 10 t0 14 feet -- relatively small for an earthquake of this size.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
30 July 2025
Noun
-
Their work goes beyond the courtroom, too; Marquez-Garrett is in close communication with lawmakers, parents, educators, and journalists to keep these issues top of mind and to work toward making the online world a safer place for kids and young people.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
22 July 2025
-
Detmers came in to face the top of the order and beaned Brandon Nimmo to load the bases for Francisco Lindor, who beat out a double play to score Alvarez, and stole second to put runners on second and third.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
Noun
-
These few minutes with the whale sharks are the culmination of a year’s planning, a gigantic logistical effort to shadow a giant.—
Matthew Abbott,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
-
The case was the culmination of a 16-year fight by an Idaho couple who sought only to build a home on their own property.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
Noun
-
However, instead of reaching their professional pinnacle of success, many of them have accrued 47% of the nation’s outstanding student loan debt.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
-
The experience gets even better with a group of friends, and reaches its pinnacle in the Florida Keys, where personal watercraft, thanks to their swiftness, agility, and minimal draft, are ideal vessels to explore the pristine, and often shallow waters.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
Noun
-
The project’s peak cost was estimated to be over $60 million for the first phase.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
-
What time will the August full moon peak in Nashville?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noon. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share