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as in zenith
the highest part or point
she died too young and never even reached the noon of her life
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Recent Examples of noon
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
Shares were down more than 12% shortly after noon ET Thursday.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Urban Market at Union Station Open: July 5-6; July 19-20; July 26-27; Aug. 9-10; Aug. 16-17; Oct. 11-12; Oct. 18-19; Oct. 25-26, from noon to 6 p.m.
Things to know: Shop from local vendors and enjoy a meal at one of Union Station’s 10 restaurants.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
Look for lingering rains that keep rain chances around 58% from 9 a.m. to noon and then drop to 41% at afternoon rush hour.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
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Adjective
The advisory is in place from noon Thursday until 9 p.m. Friday, July 25, for Tarrant, Dallas, Parker, Denton, Wise, Collin and Palo Pinto counties, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
Shares were down more than 12% shortly after noon ET Thursday.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Urban Market at Union Station Open: July 5-6; July 19-20; July 26-27; Aug. 9-10; Aug. 16-17; Oct. 11-12; Oct. 18-19; Oct. 25-26, from noon to 6 p.m.
Things to know: Shop from local vendors and enjoy a meal at one of Union Station’s 10 restaurants.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
Look for lingering rains that keep rain chances around 58% from 9 a.m. to noon and then drop to 41% at afternoon rush hour.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noon
Noun
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The two restaurants, largely staffed by Latino workers, were vacant as of midday.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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My days fell into a perfect rhythm: pre-dawn coffee before morning drives, lazy pool hours during the heat of midday, afternoon spa treatments with Joan for therapeutic massages, and evening drives that concluded with sundowners in extraordinary locations.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Not even the imaginary zenith of human civilization can overpower nature forever.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some shows in the U.S. later in the year might be about the zenith of anything that anybody ever imagined really.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Residents can check wave height predictions by viewing the NWS Great Lakes Portal, which updates wave heights, wind gusts and air temperature forecasts.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Early warning signs of osteoporosis include low bone density, bone fractures, lost height, a curved upper back, sudden back pain, gastrointestinal issues, dental problems, and a fracture while pregnant.—
Marissa Sansone,
Verywell Health,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Ironically, island escapes are not at the top of it.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Netflix global top 10: Mandala Murders Directed by Gopi Putharan, Mandala Murders made its debut on Netflix on July 25.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These few minutes with the whale sharks are the culmination of a year’s planning, a gigantic logistical effort to shadow a giant.—
Matthew Abbott,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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The case was the culmination of a 16-year fight by an Idaho couple who sought only to build a home on their own property.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
Noun
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If the war in Vietnam marked the pinnacle of war journalism, and AP had a legendary perch in that war, much of it was due to Faas.—
Gary Knight,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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The world tells of success as such a wonderful story, the pinnacle of happiness.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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What time will the August full moon peak in Nashville?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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The project’s peak cost was estimated to be over $60 million for the first phase.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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“Noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noon. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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