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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
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Alligators, snakes, lizards and more will be present for a Gatorland Live event at 11 a.m. and noon and a photo opportunity with gators will take place at the end of the programs.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
As of Thursday noon, 85% of the wildfire was brought under containment.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
By Sunday noon, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2025
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Noun
What Happens Next Some of the alerts were set to expire at noon, while others were in effect until midnight Friday night.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Alligators, snakes, lizards and more will be present for a Gatorland Live event at 11 a.m. and noon and a photo opportunity with gators will take place at the end of the programs.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
As of Thursday noon, 85% of the wildfire was brought under containment.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
By Sunday noon, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noon
Noun
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The crash happened around midday in Korschenbroich, near the city of Mönchengladbach and not far from the Dutch border.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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Small caps have also performed better, with the Russell 2000 rising more than 4%. — Alex Harring Stocks fall to session lows Stocks accelerated losses during midday trading Friday, as trade tensions with China returned to Wall Street.—
Alex Harring,Brian Evans,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Valerie Mahaffey, who reached a career zenith in 1992 with an Emmy win for Best Supporting actress in a Drama Series for Northern Exposure, died on May 30 after losing her battle with cancer.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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My disappointment at just missing the zenith of this color riot is quickly replaced by a strongly sweet aroma that floods my nose while passing through Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort’s imposing entrance.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Johnson’s intensity will underscore that point on a daily basis.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Located at the corner of Main and River streets in Ketchum, the upscale resort will have daily room rates comparable to high-end hotels in the Intermountain West in places such as Park City, Big Sky and Telluride, according to Mark Keiser, president of development at Viceroy Hotels and Resorts.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Originally approved by the Florida Legislature in 2023, the Live Local Act allows mixed-use projects in commercial and industrial districts to exceed limits on local density and height zoning rules so long as developers set aside 40 percent of residential units for workforce housing.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The attack comes as tensions have reached new heights over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.—
Jon Gambrell,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Nate Lewis had four hits and three RBIs, including the tiebreaker in the top of the ninth. Crespi 4, Mater Dei 3: Mikey Martinez hit a three-run home run and Jackson Eisenhauer threw two hits of shutout relief with four strikeouts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Weed Suppression One common suggestion for using coffee grounds in the garden is to apply them as a top dressing around plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Their presence is the culmination of a decade-long project under Schmetzer, the latest big game for a club well-accustomed to the spotlight.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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But the opening is the culmination of many more years, stretching back to Shi’s start in the hospitality space.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Surf Ranch in Fresno, created by 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, became a pinnacle of wave technology, but has a hefty price tag in the tens of thousands to access.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Love probably needs to play like a $220 million quarterback for the Packers to reach the sport’s pinnacle.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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“Noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noon. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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