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as in zenith
the highest part or point
she died too young and never even reached the noon of her life
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Recent Examples of noon
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The jury was seated before noon, just over two hours after the proceedings got underway.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The next Yacht Girls Book Club will be held at noon June 13 at the California Yacht Club with brunch included.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The Bulls will hold an introductory news conference with Graham at noon Wednesday.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Noun
Theater operators told the Daily News shortly before noon that the theater was safely evacuated, but the situation was still developing.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The jury was seated before noon, just over two hours after the proceedings got underway.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The next Yacht Girls Book Club will be held at noon June 13 at the California Yacht Club with brunch included.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The Bulls will hold an introductory news conference with Graham at noon Wednesday.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noon
Noun
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Lucas was not arrested and was back home by midday, according to her longtime political consultant.—
Gregory S. Schneider,
Washington Post,
6 May 2026
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The crash occurred around midday on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in North Musi Rawas regency of South Sumatra province, when an intercity bus carrying at least 20 people struck a tanker truck traveling in the opposite direction, said Mugono, a local disaster management agency official.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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After Apex, Charlize Theron and director Baltasar Kormákur may have found a new zenith.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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At its zenith, sky-gazers can expect to see as many as 50 meteors an hour under optimal conditions, although NASA warns that fainter meteors may be eclipsed by bright moonlight this year.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The chef Sunny Lee promotes them to a lead role, conjuring a daily set of six (with extras available) out of a breathlessly narrow kitchen.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Many of the precautions a traveler could take are similar to those that became familiar at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Schlamminger said that’s a notable difference — such as measuring the height of a human and being a millimeter or two off.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Max Clark went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored, driving in the winning run in the top of the seventh inning as Barnstable (9-5) defeated Mashpee, 8-6.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Several areas in the facility were unclean with excess grease/debris/residue including brown spill stains on top of the microwave and the floor below the main cook line.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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The feat was the culmination of a shift—or, perhaps more aptly, a total disruption—in marathoning over the past few years, in which the eventual breaking of the mythical two-hour mark went from an impossibility to a guarantee.—
Alex Hutchinson,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, appears to mark the culmination of a chaotic appointment process for a vacancy on the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners, which controls Kansas City’s police department.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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The theater, declared a landmark in 1988, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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With just 15 percent of its land planted to Sangiovese—known locally as Brunello for over 400 years—Brunello di Montalcino is often hailed as the pinnacle of the variety.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
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Billionaire David Murdock – who held a controlling position at Dole at the time – took a stab at tourism, building a hotel at the base (still there as a Four Season’s resort) and a smaller, more intimate resort at the island peak.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The linen shirt stays breathable even in peak humidity and layers easily over swimwear, while the stretch shorts offer structure without stiffness.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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“Noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noon. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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