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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
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And before the Chiefs play, Fox 4 will show the Bears-Lions contest, which is a noon kickoff.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
On Memorial Day, for example, the flag is flown at half-staff until noon.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Experts say most adults can safely enjoy up to four cups of coffee daily, ideally before noon.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
By Thursday noon, the fire crew managed to contain 97% of this wildfire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And before the Chiefs play, Fox 4 will show the Bears-Lions contest, which is a noon kickoff.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
On Memorial Day, for example, the flag is flown at half-staff until noon.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Experts say most adults can safely enjoy up to four cups of coffee daily, ideally before noon.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for noon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noon
Noun
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By midday Thursday, Ellison’s fortune dropped to $378 billion.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As of Wednesday at midday, however, there had not yet been any announcements about flight plans.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The speakers and attendees outlined their vision for the world at a time when national conservatism has reached its zenith of influence.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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These continued every few days for the better part of the next year, one Bowyer would look back on as a personal and professional zenith.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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FashionPuzzle Triple Zip Small Crossbody Bag Over 25,000 five-star ratings prove the FashionPuzzle crossbody bag is a daily grab-and-go favorite.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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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 juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Heeled mules are the ideal way to take both your style and your feet (literally) to new heights.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recently, however, both teams have elevated themselves to greater heights.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One is the continued dominance of Argentina, 10 points clear at the top with one round of matches remaining.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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An adjustable buckle across the top keeps them in place, and their closed-toe design helps keep feet warm as temperatures get colder.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For Ethiopia the unveiling of the 74-billion cubic meter dam, which has been 14 years in the making and cost $5 billion, was the culmination of a dream and proved the East African nation the winner in a bitter diplomatic battle over its construction.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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Both her book and her broader platform reflect the culmination of years spent recognizing women’s struggles, listening deeply to their stories, and guiding them toward empowerment and transformation.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the template had been set, Paris was marked as a shorthand for the pinnacle of female achievement—only the most stylish, successful, and generally it would be summoned there—and established as the option only a truly singular love could outshine.—
Megan Angelo,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The peak of hurricane season is here, and activity could soon ramp up, despite the relative quiet currently occurring in the tropics, according to meteorologists.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The roller coaster kept climbing higher and dropping lower until a decade and a half ago, when the film and TV star hit a new peak, then imploded.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noon. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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