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

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Recent Examples of midday As of midday on Tuesday, before the Apple event, the company’s stock price had fallen 6% so far this year. Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025 Forest walks, lazy lake days, midday swims, and evening bonfires are a part of your regular day. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025 Arrive early—even at this altitude, the snow softens into slush by midday. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025 Plan to stay out of the direct sun during the hottest hours of the day, midday, by scheduling museum visits or exploring the Space Center. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midday
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noon
Noun
  • Kirk’s speaking event began at noon.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • He was hit by a single shot during the outdoors event at the university’s Orem campus shortly after noon.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Midday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midday. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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