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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
the high noon of the whaling industry occurred in the first half of the 19th century
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as in top
the highest part or point
the exhibition showcased works painted at the high noon of French Impressionism
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Unlike most of the country, where high noon produces peak temperatures, California’s hottest days often deliver their top temperatures in the late afternoon as the heat dome expands in the afternoon and the hot air spreads to the Bay Area’s mountains and foothills, Díaz said.
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Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Sep. 2022
Expect a line at high noon, for instance, despite all the competition nearby.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 24 July 2023
The day kicked off at high noon, with Sunset Strip breakout stars Quiet Riot and Mötley Crüe performing back-to-back.
—Sean Burch, SPIN, 29 May 2023
At the same time, super sunny days or taking pictures around high noon will probably also wash out your photographs due to the excess light.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2022
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Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Sep. 2022
Expect a line at high noon, for instance, despite all the competition nearby.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 24 July 2023
The day kicked off at high noon, with Sunset Strip breakout stars Quiet Riot and Mötley Crüe performing back-to-back.
—Sean Burch, SPIN, 29 May 2023
At the same time, super sunny days or taking pictures around high noon will probably also wash out your photographs due to the excess light.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2022
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Choose from 10 different seed mixes, which include instructions on the best way to plant them for maximum blooms.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Balsa wood florets are natural, starlike, and reminiscent of poinsettia blooms.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Harris reached the end of the 2024 campaign trail on Monday after less than four months of rising to the top of the Democratic ticket.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
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Immigration and the economy followed with 32% and 31% of respondents, putting them at the top of their list, respectively.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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As of noon Tuesday, polls are still open, and no states have been called.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The candidate needs to ask for a recount by noon on the second day after the county canvassing of the vote.Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Millennials will be reaching their own golden years, while today’s teenagers will be in their prime.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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This energetic and colorful reimagining of the Hitchcock classic finds Shepherd in the prime of her comedic powers, playing splendidly off of Gould as her foil.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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In a tit-for-tat response, McLaren levied accusations against Red Bull about adjustments to the underbody height of their cars.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Azimuth tweaking is available at the headshell, and precise height adjustment is undertaken at the base of the arm.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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Those triple tier serving trays of sweet and savory treats might be the main attraction to the tradition of sitting down for a midday cuppa.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Seagate Technology — Shares were about 8% lower in midday trading.Brian Evans, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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Western Electric pioneered tube technology and the 300B remains the pinnacle of audio quality to this day despite first being launched in 1938.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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She’s reached the pinnacle of Hot Country Songs chart multiple times with the song.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
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An artist customized children’s new kicks per request, painting their names, flowers, and basketballs.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Back in 2018, Kaws made a spectacular statement with his towering figure made of 70,000 flowers.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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