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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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Donald Whitaker, 80, and his 79-year-old wife, Karen Whitaker, were discovered by Riverside County sheriff’s deputies around noon Friday in their home.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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The Greater Manchester mayor arrived at noon, 90 minutes before the on-air time, which had been agreed well in advance with his PR advisers.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
20 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 companies making headlines in midday trading.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Consistent hydration through the morning also prevents the dehydration that frequently masquerades as midday tiredness.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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The project is the culmination of a five-year pilot initiative known as the HBCU History and Culture Access Consortium.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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With riders pushing to the edge at around 200 mph, the TT represents the pinnacle of sporting endeavor and the relentless pursuit of glory.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The expense ratio on that would be exactly zero—the pinnacle of charitable efficiency.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 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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Property investment in the country has nearly halved since its peak in 2021.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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This time around, many of his most popular singles reach new peak positions, and several others manage to finally become wins on the rundowns.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Noontime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noontime. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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