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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
After parting ways with the city on a shadowless high noon the next day, I was seduced off-road by the siren song of the salt flats.
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Pierce Miletich, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2026
Around high noon on that day in early December, three or four tables were occupied, seating fewer than a dozen people total.
—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
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Pierce Miletich, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2026
Around high noon on that day in early December, three or four tables were occupied, seating fewer than a dozen people total.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high noon
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The recent algae bloom in the National Mall's Reflecting Pool highlights a common issue with these diverse, photosynthetic organisms.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Many varieties thrive in the South, offering blooms in spring or summer heat.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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In only the first minute of this match Morocco has scored after Ismael Saibari found space behind the Scottish defense and sent the ball into the top of the net.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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In the top of the first inning, Rangers catcher Elias Diaz pointed at first base thinking there would be a first-base umpire, when the umpire was in the middle of the diamond.—
Cal Phillips
June 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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That only ups the stakes for the matchup between the two Group A teams at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday at noon.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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The trouble was that their official away shirts provided by Le Coq Sportif were made of a very heavy fabric, wildly impractical given the game kicked off at noon under the blazing Mexico City sun.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Naturally, all eyes will be on Messi, even if the Argentinian is not remotely close to his prime.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Marcelo Bielsa's squad features a blend of experienced veterans and players in their prime, headlined by Valverde, striker Darwin Núñez and midfielder Manuel Ugarte.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks at the height of the celebrations Thursday.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The book's cover features a photo of Collin and Kate that appears to be taken during the height of Jon & Kate Plus 8's popularity.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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As storms move back into the Chicago area, by midday, water starts filling up Garfield Park, and nearby homeowners say every weather alert brings back bad memories.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Quick Pick tickets split the Fantasy 5 midday jackpot.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
17 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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What does is that someone like Brind’Amour, who helped lift a struggling team up to the pinnacle of the sport — twice now — enters the Hall, where the sport’s greatest stories belong.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Under his leadership, the bank was cleared of more than a dozen regulatory actions, with the asset cap removal the pinnacle.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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