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

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Recent Examples of midday By midday Thursday, every student and staff member had been safely evacuated, according to Guangxi Television. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026 Pruning Midday Gardening in the cooler hours of the day can be beneficial—especially when compared to midday when the sun is high. Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026 Memory stocks — The group was pulling back in midday trading Wednesday after big gains in the prior session. Christina Cheddar Berk,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Many are skeptical that even thousands of Reflect Orbital’s satellites working in tandem would be able to reflect a meaningful fraction of the midday Sun, let alone provide enough engilding rays to power solar plants. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for midday
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noon
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  • Most transactions will be cashless Admission is free and the festival opens at noon daily, but most transactions are cashless, so visitors are encouraged to bring cards or mobile pay and check Downtown parking options in advance.
    Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • In Kerrville, the city police department said in a noon update that while high water had mostly receded, the emergency is ongoing, with numerous road and bridge closures.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 16 July 2026

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“Midday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midday. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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