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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
Trump’s second Administration marks the high noon of the emergency Presidency.
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Attendees can expect a dynamic lineup of speakers, musicians, and vendors, all converging on the Diag at high noon to partake in this storied tradition.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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
The final day of racing at Irwindale Speedway was both a party and a wake, one that began just after high noon Saturday and ended just before Sunday started.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Attendees can expect a dynamic lineup of speakers, musicians, and vendors, all converging on the Diag at high noon to partake in this storied tradition.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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
The final day of racing at Irwindale Speedway was both a party and a wake, one that began just after high noon Saturday and ended just before Sunday started.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high noon
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The dazzling foliage of 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia is accented by a flush of fragrant white blooms in spring and sporadic flowers throughout summer and fall.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some sagginess after the bloom is over is a sign that the plant has exhausted its energy reserves.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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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At least one thing is certain about the playoffs — the Mission League is tops.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The County Road 169 fire started burning near Matheson, an unincorporated community 17 miles west of Limon, around noon, state fire officials said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Many Catholic parishes schedule multiple services throughout the day — early morning, noon and evening — to accommodate work and school schedules.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Imagine Tiger Woods, in his prime, missing the cut at The Masters annually.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The menu features 14 cuts of steak, including domestic prime, American wagyu and select Japanese wagyu, grilled over olive wood.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Finish with your favorite heeled boots to add height and let the coat truly shine.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 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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Snowfall amounts of 7 to 34 inches were measured by midday along Lake Superior, with accumulations increasing farther up the shore from Duluth to Hovland, respectively.—
Twin Cities,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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As the clouds break, sunshine will take over for the midday and afternoon hours.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Forcing dormancy for eight to 10 weeks in a cool, dry location prior to blooming is also essential.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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All the athletes crave The Claw trophy, the pinnacle of success.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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And it’s all housed inside a glamorous 120-year-old building sat beneath the towering Alps in northern Italy, long a retreat for aristocrats and dignitaries alike—and now, of course, folks devoted to that seemingly elusive goal of reaching the pinnacle of health.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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