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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
Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
On Thursday at noon, the Poway Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion at the salon, 13146 Poway Road in the Library Plaza Shopping Center.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The Marias Pass, Glacier National Park, Bad Rock Canyon, Polebridge, Essex, and Highway 83 from Bigfork to Swan Lake could also see developing weather conditions that might bring between 2 to 5 inches of snow, especially in areas above 4,500 ft, until noon on Tuesday.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
It was previously thought that these objects would have started to disappear as cosmic noon rolled around approximately 11 billion years ago.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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Noun
As of Wednesday at noon, nearly $10,000 had been raised.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
On Thursday at noon, the Poway Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion at the salon, 13146 Poway Road in the Library Plaza Shopping Center.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The Marias Pass, Glacier National Park, Bad Rock Canyon, Polebridge, Essex, and Highway 83 from Bigfork to Swan Lake could also see developing weather conditions that might bring between 2 to 5 inches of snow, especially in areas above 4,500 ft, until noon on Tuesday.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
It was previously thought that these objects would have started to disappear as cosmic noon rolled around approximately 11 billion years ago.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for noon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noon
Noun
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Thursday, the Fantasy 5 midday draw numbers — 14, 20, 21, 24 and 26 — were chosen by a player at the Publix at Tamiami Trail Shops, 13850 SW Eighth St.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beat Afternoon Hunger Chia seeds make a satisfying midday snack when hunger hits.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And with both genres still at the zenith of their popularity in Asia, why change a winning formula?—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Then, pick a patch of sky 40 degrees away in the direction of your local zenith, which is the point directly above your head.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The fight over food benefits has become a central flashpoint between all three branches of government during the historically long shutdown as one of the clearest and most tangible ways the impasse is affecting Americans’ daily lives.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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That figure aligns with expectations for a typical vehicle lifespan and suggests that hybrid batteries remain reliable for many years of daily use.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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After tumbling from a 50-foot height, Dan Aykroyd walked away convinced that a higher power had caught him.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Their mom, Alyssa Crawford, shared two images of herself with her daughter Violet, with text alluding to the 4-year-old’s height being smaller than her peers.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Döpfner nearly bought the FT in 2015, before losing it to Nikkei, and took a controlling stake in Business Insider — at the top of the new media market — for $343 million.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Liquid measuring cups have space at the top to prevent overflowing as well as a spout for easy pouring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In Hoyer’s mind, the Tokyo Series represented the culmination of the organization’s long-running efforts to establish connections in Nippon Professional Baseball, highlight the Cubs as a brand overseas and turn Chicago into a destination for Japanese players.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The election chaos represents the culmination of an increasingly tarnished human rights record by Tanzania in recent months, with all eyes on international observers and countries following the polls.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trump, 79, asked Lula, 80, leaning forward, referring to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the pinnacle of mixed martial arts.—
Ron Kampeas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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This popular necklace style is the pinnacle of any jewelry collection and a versatile and timeless design that pairs well with anything from the ultra-casual athleisure looks to formal dresses and pantsuits.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The autumn leaves were at their peak, making for a magical experience.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The current program, launched on January 5, charges drivers a daily fee, initially $15 and later revised to $9 for most cars, for entering Manhattan south of 61st Street during peak hours.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noon. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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