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as in zenith
the highest part or point
far removed from the noontime of their popularity, when they had performed at sold-out arenas, the band now played at small clubs
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Recent Examples of noontime
Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Among those arrested were three suspects detained two hours before the noontime operation began.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
The No Kings coalition in Oakland will be donning yellow on their noontime march to Lake Merritt.
—Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Among those arrested were three suspects detained two hours before the noontime operation began.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
The No Kings coalition in Oakland will be donning yellow on their noontime march to Lake Merritt.
—Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noontime
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The tacos brim over at this longstanding Harlem spot, a treasury of meats, among them cecina, suadero, barbacoa with caramelly edges, and the zenith, al pastor, flame-red pork shorn off the spit, with a slab of pineapple tucked in.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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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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The station, in partnership with Friends of Rittenhouse Square, will hold a dedication ceremony at noon on May 31 at the same bench where Robert shared his final social media post.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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On today’s show at noon, our Dolphins writers will also answer viewers’ questions and look ahead to next week’s start of organized team activities (OTAs).—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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The former couple produced and starred in the film, which was made at the height of the COVID pandemic.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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In seasons 14 and 15, the PAW Patrol is on a roll with adventures that take the pups from the prehistoric wilds of Dinosaur Island to the rock-climbing heights of Rescue Mountain.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Here are the stocks making headlines in midday trading.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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As of midday Wednesday, he had not been recalled.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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The scene was the culmination of months of competition across Montage’s 15 properties.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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The performance was the culmination of discussions that firmed up in September 2025, when the band agreed to a residency and set off on a sprint to assemble a four-act spectacle that captured the grit and grind of the group’s ascent.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Cox’s career reached the pinnacle when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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Three decades after reaching their pinnacle, their sound and fury is still in style.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Additional images showed an unknown number of snakes curled on top of one another inside a large crate that was placed in the back of an officer’s vehicle.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 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
Cite this Entry
“Noontime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noontime. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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