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as in zenith
the highest part or point
far removed from the noontime of their popularity, when they had performed at sold-out arenas, the band now played at small clubs
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Recent Examples of noontime
Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
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John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
And so, life goes on beneath the Terminal’s great hall, when at precisely 11:30 the doors are unlocked and waiting customers pour in, at first slowly, then in a noontime wave.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Gienger’s winner will be one of the star attractions at this weekend’s Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, with an appearance in the noontime parade.
—Aric Crabb, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
Here’s how the whole process went July 23, 2024
On a recent bright noontime, workers in long sleeves and boots and senior ladies from the neighborhood were coming in for their orders.
—Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
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John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
And so, life goes on beneath the Terminal’s great hall, when at precisely 11:30 the doors are unlocked and waiting customers pour in, at first slowly, then in a noontime wave.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Gienger’s winner will be one of the star attractions at this weekend’s Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, with an appearance in the noontime parade.
—Aric Crabb, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
Here’s how the whole process went July 23, 2024
On a recent bright noontime, workers in long sleeves and boots and senior ladies from the neighborhood were coming in for their orders.
—Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noontime
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The ideal time for Feige to seize the Star Wars empire’s throne was after the mic drop that was two back-to-back blockbuster Avengers movies (2018’s Infinity War and 2019’s Endgame), back when Marvel was at a zenith.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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And there have always been wineries that hold back a premium vintage longer than usual before releasing, waiting until a wine nears its zenith to be offered.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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At noon, Trump threatened to further increase tariffs on Canadian goods as a punishment for their retaliation.—
patrick.reis,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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In addition, there will be an exclusive Verizon presale through Verizon Access for select shows beginning on Tuesday at noon local; for more details click here.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 Mar. 2025
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The structure of its web varies throughout the year, with changes in its angle, height above the ground, line density and magnetic orientation, all influenced by seasonal shifts.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The stand aside, this monitor has ample tilt, height, and swivel adjustments at the ready.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 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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The meeting was the culmination of a monthslong battle over the fate of the charter schools, which were originally slated for closure last October.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s attacks on America’s public land management agencies are simply the culmination of a decades-long political assault on the ability of federal land managers to properly care for the land sustainably.—
TIME,
TIME,
6 Mar. 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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The blitz of diversity initiatives after Floyd's murder did little to change the demographics at the top of corporations.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel is momentarily pausing his ascent up Oscars host mountain (Bob Hope still sits comfortable at the top, having hosted the ceremony 19 times), handing over the mic to first-time host Conan O'Brien.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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While Lil Bit of Heaven provides a quiet place to live today, 400,000 people traveled the route during its peak from 1846 to 1869.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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And this measured approach hasn’t softened prices across the board: the county remains a seller’s market, and overall luxury values remain near historic peaks.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Noontime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noontime. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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