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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
The song refracts like a prism at high noon, filled with stuttering blips that shapeshift at each turn.
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Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
The key point is that at high noon, the two would meet on Main Street, and following a tense stare-down, the sheriff would take out the bad guy, ensuring the town lived happily ever after.
—Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The concept of a high noon showdown is possible, but its effectiveness is limited.
—Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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
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Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
The key point is that at high noon, the two would meet on Main Street, and following a tense stare-down, the sheriff would take out the bad guy, ensuring the town lived happily ever after.
—Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The concept of a high noon showdown is possible, but its effectiveness is limited.
—Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high noon
Noun
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Future Society does not use the DNA to regrow the extinct blooms.—
Nicole Mowbray,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Although the worst of this year’s crisis appears to be over, the center still has its work cut out to tend to the sick animals and prepare for the next bloom.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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Still, another factor should always rise to the top of the list: relationships.—
Shirin Ali,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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During ice cream season their windows are open Tuesday through Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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Following the parade, KC PrideFest opened up at noon for a full day of entertainment.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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The epidemic was particularly brutal because HIV often kills young people in the prime of their lives, Dybul says.—
Melody Schreiber,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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The 30-year-old remains in his prime, being that he's been named a Pro Bowler for the past four seasons—with his first All-Pro nod coming in 2024.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Choosing perennials with long bloom times, along with different heights and colors, adds charm and depth to the garden.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Budget $300 to $500 for these pots, preferably in two or three different heights.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The crash happened around midday in Korschenbroich, near the city of Mönchengladbach and not far from the Dutch border.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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Small caps have also performed better, with the Russell 2000 rising more than 4%. — Alex Harring Stocks fall to session lows Stocks accelerated losses during midday trading Friday, as trade tensions with China returned to Wall Street.—
Alex Harring,Brian Evans,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Surf Ranch in Fresno, created by 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, became a pinnacle of wave technology, but has a hefty price tag in the tens of thousands to access.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Love probably needs to play like a $220 million quarterback for the Packers to reach the sport’s pinnacle.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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One person performed Gonzo's big number in full cosplay, complete with a flower pot balanced on their head.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The Cape’s iconic hydrangeas are only a small piece of this 100-acre property, celebrating the rhododendrons initially hybridized by Charles Dexter, who experimented and produced hundreds of thousands of the flower varieties that still bloom on the property today.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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