as in noon
the middle of the day by midday the sun and heat were unbearable

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Recent Examples of midday Topline Summer will begin in the Northern Hemisphere on Friday, June 20, as the sun reaches its highest point of the year at midday. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 Here, The Athletic’s James Horncastle explains what (or who) is drawing in the crowds, whether mismatches like Bayern Munich’s demolition of Auckland City can be avoided and whether playing games in the midday heat is a problem for this summer and next. James Horncastle, New York Times, 16 June 2025 Advertisement Advertisement The protests unfolded first—some taking place in the morning, others midday and in the afternoon—creating the largest mass opposition to Trump since his inauguration 145 days ago. Time, 15 June 2025 On Wednesday, the jury had yet to reach a verdict on rape in the third degree, but jurors were sent home midday amid concerns about fighting and tensions in the jury room. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for midday
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noon
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  • So Cal Dance will present its annual recital at noon and at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road.
    Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
  • Beyond the three stages — which also will feature drag performance and the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus — watch for the Proud Pet Parade at noon June 22 and check out spaces dedicated to teens and seniors.
    Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025

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“Midday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midday. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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