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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
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The shooting was reported shortly before noon Monday, police said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Then another ceremony will be held at noon at the Vietnam Memorial off state Route 67 at the Schwaesdall Winery, 17677 Rancho de Oro Drive.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The shooting was reported shortly before noon Monday, police said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Adjective
For the occupants of Over the Moon, a high-end Chris Craft pleasure boat with an inboard motor designed by Volvo, June 21 began as a summer day on the lake and included a pre-noon pickup of two gallons of an iconic Tahoe rum concoction known as Wet Woody’s from a dockside restaurant.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noon
Noun
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Here are the companies making headlines in midday trading.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Consistent hydration through the morning also prevents the dehydration that frequently masquerades as midday tiredness.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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The tacos brim over at this longstanding Harlem spot, a treasury of meats, among them cecina, suadero, barbacoa with caramelly edges, and the zenith, al pastor, flame-red pork shorn off the spit, with a slab of pineapple tucked in.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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After Apex, Charlize Theron and director Baltasar Kormákur may have found a new zenith.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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But, with almost perfect correlation, my daily activities will map onto my dreamscape.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The former couple produced and starred in the film, which was made at the height of the COVID pandemic.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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In seasons 14 and 15, the PAW Patrol is on a roll with adventures that take the pups from the prehistoric wilds of Dinosaur Island to the rock-climbing heights of Rescue Mountain.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Additional images showed an unknown number of snakes curled on top of one another inside a large crate that was placed in the back of an officer’s vehicle.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The project is the culmination of a five-year pilot initiative known as the HBCU History and Culture Access Consortium.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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With riders pushing to the edge at around 200 mph, the TT represents the pinnacle of sporting endeavor and the relentless pursuit of glory.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The expense ratio on that would be exactly zero—the pinnacle of charitable efficiency.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Property investment in the country has nearly halved since its peak in 2021.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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This time around, many of his most popular singles reach new peak positions, and several others manage to finally become wins on the rundowns.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noon. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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