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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
The next day, in a noontime burglary, more than $100,000 worth of property was stolen from the home of Karl-Anthony Towns, who was then a Timberwolves player and is now a center forward with the Knicks, Chief Nelson said.
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Sara Ruberg, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Gienger’s winner will be one of the star attractions at this weekend’s Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, with an appearance in the noontime parade.
—Aric Crabb, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Sara Ruberg, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Gienger’s winner will be one of the star attractions at this weekend’s Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, with an appearance in the noontime parade.
—Aric Crabb, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noontime
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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
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During ice cream season their windows are open Tuesday through Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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Following the parade, KC PrideFest opened up at noon for a full day of entertainment.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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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
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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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By midday on Friday, very heavy smoke may be in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Sunset in Milwaukee and Chicago on Friday may have an orange hue, as well, with heavy wildfire smoke projected to reach the area by nightfall and potentially spreading as far as Detroit.—
T. Michelle Murphy,
ABC News,
29 May 2025
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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
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The new Compton High School, which will open this fall, stands as a pinnacle example: Teachers will not have their own classrooms — but will conduct classes in various spaces depending on topic and availability.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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To most, the rivalry matchup with the Padres was the pinnacle of the postseason.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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Still, another factor should always rise to the top of the list: relationships.—
Shirin Ali,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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But the real secret lies in the tomato sauce that stripes the center and top of the loaf, which is spiked with red wine.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 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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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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“Noontime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noontime. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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