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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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Massive seaweed blooms now plague Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Caribbean.—
Marc Benioff,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Tiny yellow stamens inside the blooms create a lovely contrast.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Once the grill top gets nice and hot, use your now-clean brush to make one more pass across the grates.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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At the top of that class is the Flower Pot Fountain, which sends leaf- or flower-like clusters of sparks sprouting in different directions.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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The winner will be determined through online voting that began in March and ends at noon Wednesday, July 9. Voters can cast a ballot once a day for best tux and best dress categories using their email addresses, with five finalists in each category.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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And with the Marner question answered, the Maple Leafs can focus their priorities elsewhere with free agency beginning at noon on July 1.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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With Jokic in his prime, the window for Denver to win a title is slim, but realistic.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Read more: Mavericks' Nico Harrison Facing Major Backlash After Cooper Flagg Comments At 29 years old, Jones is still in his prime.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The issue is that BMI measures health risk by calculating height and weight.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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With production reaching new heights, quality control will become harder to manage and more important.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Shares of the online dating company were up 21% in midday trading.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
25 June 2025
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And the wholesale prices fell another 5% in midday trading Tuesday to a $2.09 price, essentially matching the price before the recent run-up.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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As far back as a decade ago, when Villeneuve was on the promotion trail for Sicario, the Canadian said that action is art — and Bond is the very pinnacle of the genre.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Todd Golden’s Gators reached their sport’s pinnacle with their 65-63 win in the national title game on April 7 against Houston.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Set against the Los Angeles skyline at sunset, the campaign imagery, shot by Tyler Mitchell, features Cyrus sprawled in a field of pink and white flowers, with a fuchsia fragrance bottle in hand.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Adams County Arts Council or any organization supporting the arts.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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