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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
Around high noon on that day in early December, three or four tables were occupied, seating fewer than a dozen people total.
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John Aguilar, Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2026
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
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John Aguilar, Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high noon
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Get into a routine of deadheading fading flowers regularly to keep the garden tidy and encourage more blooms from flowers like dahlias, marigolds, coneflowers, and roses.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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This happens especially in the hot summer months, when algae blooms are prevalent.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Hulst would start in a hilly stretch of Laguna Beach, charge up one hill, then run at the top to the next block, down that street, run another block and sprint up that street, repeating the process up and down 31 hills.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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First baseman Rafael Devers reached base three times with two hits and a walk, driving in a run in the top of the ninth with his first triple since July 28, 2024.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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At noon the day before the storm struck, the Weather Bureau’s main office in Washington issued a storm warning.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Maynor explained game days might not be as busy, because half of Atlanta’s games are on weekdays at noon, but to expect people to travel into the city for the weekends.—
Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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Leclerc has often been the one to spearhead its efforts, but at 28 and very much in his prime to win a world championship, Leclerc was eager to see Ferrari show that may be possible in the coming rules cycles.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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In her prime, Williams was the most dominant force in women’s tennis.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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This helped accommodate patients who could not, or chose not to, be seen in person at the height of covid transmission.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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While Star City hasn’t quite yet reached the heights of its predecessor, the five hours (of eight) sent to critics satisfy as both a companion series and one capable of standing all on its own.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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That will also be the case for midday Friday into Friday night.—
Mike Augustyniak,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Here are the companies making headlines in midday trading.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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How to Care for Container Roses Roses need adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and regular fertilization to encourage growth and healthy annual blooming.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Gardenias require four to six hours of sun for optimal blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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This spring, Munetaka Murakami, Tatsuya Imai, and Kazuma Okamoto all left the island nation and headed for the pinnacle of baseball competition.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The second time, the Devil takes him to the top of the pinnacle of the Temple in Jerusalem and invites him to throw himself off of it, since God will surely send angels to catch him.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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