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 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

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Noun

However, anyone looking for ways to get temple architecture into images of an eclipse at zenith should look no further than these two large stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Although reggaeton originated in the streets, the genre hit its zenith in the mainstream this year, thanks to Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl halftime show and Karol G’s headlining set at Coachella.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of zenith

Noun

The court ordered him to hand over his regular and diplomatic passports by noon Tuesday.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
This isn’t to absolve the WNBA brain trust and commissioner Cathy Engelbert of this scheduling snafu that puts the league on par with the American Cornhole League Pro Singles Finals (first throw at noon).

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of noon

Noun

The fifth-rounder from Texas permitted a TD catch by Jets 6-5 tight end Mason Taylor, who had a five-inch height advantage, but that was the only completion against him.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
SpaceX is shooting for new heights with its upcoming Starship test flight, and the booster tapped for the mission is in its final stretch of preparations before the mission.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Oct. 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

Students joined the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the culmination of years of planning, community engagement and construction that brought new recreational opportunities to the neighborhood.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Four years later he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the culmination of a career that spanned nearly five decades.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 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

In true dump cake style, add all ingredients to create a pumpkin filling and top with boxed yellow cake mix and butter to create a warm, satisfying dessert that’s perfect for holidays and weeknights.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Unlike most eVTOLs, which use propellers, the Roadster utilized compressed air jets to leap over other cars and propel from the top of a ramp six or seven stories high during its product reveal earlier this month.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of top

Noun

Storing heat between peaks Unlike solar and wind installations, conventional nuclear power plants are generally designed to produce electricity continuously.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
The area of Ice Mountain and other nearby peaks were heavily searched by aircraft, including multiple drones and helicopters, as well as aircraft with infrared technology.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

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