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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
the high noon of the whaling industry occurred in the first half of the 19th century
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as in top
the highest part or point
the exhibition showcased works painted at the high noon of French Impressionism
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Recent Examples of high noon
The concept of a high noon showdown is possible, but its effectiveness is limited.
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Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
At high noon 141 years ago, time changed forever in America.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Sunglasses are a necessity at high noon and a nuisance when the sun goes down.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 Mar. 2024
At high noon on a Saturday, the last aluminum pour of the day is about to commence at the Yucca Valley Material Lab.
Heidi Schwegler, founder of the Lab, has crawled up to the roof to get the best vantage point for a video.
—Angella D’avignon, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
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Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
At high noon 141 years ago, time changed forever in America.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Sunglasses are a necessity at high noon and a nuisance when the sun goes down.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 Mar. 2024
At high noon on a Saturday, the last aluminum pour of the day is about to commence at the Yucca Valley Material Lab.
Heidi Schwegler, founder of the Lab, has crawled up to the roof to get the best vantage point for a video.
—Angella D’avignon, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high noon
Noun
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The blooms that produce the toxin result from a specific type of algae.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Between the end of March and the beginning of April, visitors to Washington, D.C. will be able to witness the annual bloom of the city’s cherry trees.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Boise’s higher median income and scores in other categories secured its place at the top.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sam Fender has soared to the top of the U.K. Albums Chart with the biggest opening week for a British solo act since 2022 (Feb. 28).—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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An air quality alert was reported by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Wednesday at 3:59 p.m. in effect until Thursday at noon.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 2025
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Our Monthly Meeting is set to be kick off at noon ET Thursday.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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Watching Durant work before a game is like watching Tiger Woods in his prime on the driving range.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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No longer in his prime, Goldschmidt is coming off the worst season of his career in St. Louis.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Consider height: Male individuals are, on average, about 8 percent taller than female ones.—
Agustín Fuentes,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2025
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Tightly woven, strong fibers with low pile heights (thinner) also shed less, another boon for little crawlers with allergies.—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2025
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The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized since February 14, met with his secretary of state and chief of staff on Monday, a midday bulletin said, to discuss candidates for sainthood.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Given the freezing forecast, some afternoon sun, and slightly higher midday temps that come with it, sure would be nice for supporters.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
21 Feb. 2025
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For many people, going to Harvard University is the pinnacle of education, but in reality, less than four percent of applicants get accepted into the prestigious Ivy League school.—
Alyce Collins,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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An elite teenage athlete like Malinin ends up making trade offs in order to reach the pinnacle of his sport.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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Note: Meyer lemons have a slight orangish flavor, which works better in this drink than either the traditional orange flower water or straight orange juice.—
Jeff Burkhart,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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