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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
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Alligators, snakes, lizards and more will be present for a Gatorland Live event at 11 a.m. and noon and a photo opportunity with gators will take place at the end of the programs.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
As of Thursday noon, 85% of the wildfire was brought under containment.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
By Sunday noon, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2025
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Noun
What Happens Next Some of the alerts were set to expire at noon, while others were in effect until midnight Friday night.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Alligators, snakes, lizards and more will be present for a Gatorland Live event at 11 a.m. and noon and a photo opportunity with gators will take place at the end of the programs.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
As of Thursday noon, 85% of the wildfire was brought under containment.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
By Sunday noon, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noon
Noun
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Advertisement Advertisement The protests unfolded first—some taking place in the morning, others midday and in the afternoon—creating the largest mass opposition to Trump since his inauguration 145 days ago.—
Time,
Time,
15 June 2025
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The next two — the therapeutic warmth and facial massage — mean that the device feels relaxing, pleasant, and warm on the skin, with small vibrations that reduce post-sleep, midday, or nighttime puffiness.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The red giant star Arcturus can also be found shining high above the moon close to the zenith (the point in the sky directly above an observer) on the night of June 5, while Mars will be visible in the west as a red point of light close to the kingly star Regulus, in the constellation Leo.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Over the course of a year, the true sun will move a distance in the sky equal to twice Earth’s tilt, or about 47 degrees (compared with the 90-degree angle from the horizon to the zenith, directly overhead).—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Johnson’s intensity will underscore that point on a daily basis.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Located at the corner of Main and River streets in Ketchum, the upscale resort will have daily room rates comparable to high-end hotels in the Intermountain West in places such as Park City, Big Sky and Telluride, according to Mark Keiser, president of development at Viceroy Hotels and Resorts.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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There’s something uniquely elegant about a sporty jacket with a stand collar or funnel neck zipped right to the top, with material slightly shrouding the chin.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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Drop to your knees, rolling to the top of your knees to protect your knee caps.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
16 June 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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However, Stone’s stand at the Woodstock Art & Music Festival in Bethel, N.Y., that August marked what was probably the triumphant pinnacle of the group’s career.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
9 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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“Noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noon. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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