NOONTIME Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

noontime

noun

ˈnün-ˌtīm

Definition of noontime

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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as in noon

the middle of the day listening to the radio at noontime for news updates

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Recent Examples of noontime By noontime, the line snaked away from the entrance for several blocks. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026 On the summer solstice, the noontime sun is at its farthest northern point in our sky. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025 Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn. — 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 See All Example Sentences for noontime

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Noun

But at its zenith, the location attracted the global A-list and fashion crowd, both within its rooms and food and beverage spaces, before the arrival of social media.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Instead, all of those previous experiments have culminated in Messi's World Cup zenith now.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of zenith

Noun

Elon Musk will join CNBC on Friday at noon ET for a live interview with Julia Boorstin to discuss Tesla, the historic SpaceX initial public offering and the launch of the company's latest Grok artificial intelligence model.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 July 2026
The community protest is planned for noon Sunday, July 12, in front of the Morrison YMCA.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Definition of noon

Noun

In one photo, Kate drapes an arm around George, who is now almost her height (the future king turns 13 later this month).

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Mixing knits with leather creates texture and contrast in the outfit, while the height and simplicity of these solid-color boots helps ground the overall look.

— Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026

Definition of height

Noun

Investigators say the 78-year-old former lawmaker and reality TV figure suffered serious injuries around midday Wednesday; the case is not being treated as terrorism or politically motivated.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Protect your heart by setting limits around news and noise, then choose a brief retreat midday to reset your system.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Definition of midday

Noun

Their sustained success isn't just a golden generation, but the culmination of a two-decade-long federation strategy.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
The All-Star start is the culmination of what’s already been great stretch — the best in Royals history.

— Sam McDowell July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

Definition of culmination

Noun

The end of the week could be the pinnacle of Brody Bumila’s young baseball career with the MLB draft commencing Saturday.

— Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026
The July Fourth celebration was the pinnacle of a three-day event hosted by Nylon, part of Bustle Digital Group, and hosted at The Surf Lodge.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

Definition of pinnacle

Noun

Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
France is experiencing the peak of its third heat wave of the summer, with temperatures reaching 40 C (104 F) across western and central areas and around 37 C (98 F) in Paris.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

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