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as in blooms
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 tops
the highest part or point
the exhibition showcased works painted at the high noon of French Impressionism
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Noun
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In the spring, these trees produce fragrant blooms in various colors, including white, pink, and sometimes a combination of both.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026 -
The transition period between winter and summer is coming up, and that means warmer, longer days with blooms (and rain) are on the way.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Surveying the city across the tops of the cathedral in Vieuz Lyon, over the rivers Rhone and Saone below, all the way to Mont Blanc on the horizon while the bell towers mark the slow passing of time is an unforgettable pleasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The team found that the temperatures peak between 3,000 and 4,000 kilometres above the cloud tops, whilst ion densities reach their maximum around 1,000 kilometres.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Take your garden to new heights with vining plants that add quick color to fence lines.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even after playing the biggest stage in the world, Bad Bunny continues to leap to new heights.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sea turtles snoozed, manta rays glided, and reef fish darted by the thousands over lava pinnacles covered in corals and basket sponges.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Our destination was a cluster of coral pinnacles called Rib Reef, on the Great Barrier Reef’s outer edge.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Full moons are culminations — don’t forget to pause and see what’s already come full circle before rushing into more.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
28 Nov. 2025
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Gun violence was epidemic throughout the country; violent crime rates reached their historic peaks in many American cities.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar; beat to stiff peaks.—
Sarah Carey,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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“High noons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noons. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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