noontime

noun

ˈnün-ˌtīm How to pronounce noontime (audio)
Definition of noontimenext
1
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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2
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 The display is up through Memorial Day, when there will be a noontime Memorial Day ceremony, including keynote speaker retired US Navy Capt. — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 20 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for noontime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noontime
  1. zenith
  2. noon
  3. height
  4. midday
  5. culmination
  6. pinnacle
  7. top
  8. peak
Noun
  • Two years later — Cook’s commercial zenith — Darryl was making deposits as flagrant as $780,000 and $995,000.
    — Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But keeping a brand vibrant and relevant, IRL storytelling and experiences have become more and more elaborate, reaching a zenith with the Prada Galleria complex the brand unveiled during Milan Fashion Week last September.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of zenith
Noun
  • Sign Up for Our Free Daily Newsletter Directly spotting a planet around another star is like trying to see the constellations at noon.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The shooting unfolded shortly after noon at the banking giant’s campus in Brandon, Florida, about 15 miles from Tampa, where approximately 3,200 people were working at the time, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of noon
Noun
  • Indeed, sea levels reached record heights — not seen in more than a century of observations.
    — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • All clouds at heights where temperatures dip below freezing have the potential to create icing conditions, according to the FAA.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of height
Noun
  • Newcomer Amélia is the more elevated option, serving a four-course dinner upstairs, while Varanda, the two-level café and rooftop bar, is the spot for a midday coffee or sunset drink overlooking Leblon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Instacart shares have risen 30% this year and fell nearly 2% in midday trading Thursday to above $57 per share.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of midday
Noun
  • In Wisconsin, Crowley, a moderate Democrat, defeated Republican challenger Tom Tiffany in the culmination of a governor's race that played out in one of the country's most purple states.
    — News Editor, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Spencer characterized the Stevens-Rogers appearance as the culmination of an increasingly personal dispute rather than a substantive disagreement over policy.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of culmination
Noun
  • Instacart, meanwhile, reached the pinnacle of its success during the Covid-19 pandemic, when lockdowns sent millions of consumers to their phones to order up groceries.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The pinnacle of fashion (marketing) Increasing appeal to the ultra-wealthy is only part of the story.
    — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of pinnacle
Noun
  • With its tender texture, it can be used as a base for salads, added to pasta, sprinkled over top of a pizza, or turned into pesto.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The black-and-white palette is easy to match with fall tops, including sweaters and T-shirts.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of top
Noun
  • Mount Taishan is the tallest peak in the province, and while there are several routes for hikers, some more challenging than others, and the longest climb features more than 7,000 steps.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • At its peak, the track is crunchier and more punishing than anything she’s put out before.
    — James Gui, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of peak

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“Noontime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noontime. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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