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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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Recent Examples of high noon
At high noon 141 years ago, time changed forever in America.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Sunglasses are a necessity at high noon and a nuisance when the sun goes down.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 Mar. 2024
At high noon on a Saturday, the last aluminum pour of the day is about to commence at the Yucca Valley Material Lab.
Heidi Schwegler, founder of the Lab, has crawled up to the roof to get the best vantage point for a video.
—Angella D’avignon, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
Nick Ut / Getty Images Around high noon at the Alamo, the eyes of Texas, and hundreds of visitors, were looking towards the sky.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2023
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Sunglasses are a necessity at high noon and a nuisance when the sun goes down.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 Mar. 2024
At high noon on a Saturday, the last aluminum pour of the day is about to commence at the Yucca Valley Material Lab.
Heidi Schwegler, founder of the Lab, has crawled up to the roof to get the best vantage point for a video.
—Angella D’avignon, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
Nick Ut / Getty Images Around high noon at the Alamo, the eyes of Texas, and hundreds of visitors, were looking towards the sky.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high noon
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The stems of rosemary become woody with age and are covered with green needlelike foliage year-round, and have pale blue or white blooms in the winter and spring depending on the variety.Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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These scaffold branches help support new growth and keep those large, heavy blooms upright.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Pieces include a 100 percent cotton Japanese French terry top with raglan sleeves and oversized chest pockets, a short-pile cotton velvet hoodie and a medium-weight, cotton twill overshirt.Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the photo, Gomez, wearing a fuzzy fashion-Yeti top, appears to be admiring her new engagement ring but said nothing about the fast food merch beside her.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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Don’t forget to mark your calendars: Our Monthly Meeting for December will be live-streamed on the website at noon ET on Wednesday.Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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To celebrate its opening, Chase’s Sandwich Shop is hosting 'Free Lunch Fridays' at noon on Dec. 13 and Dec. 20.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2024
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Afterwards, Cooper was all the buzz having displayed the skill set to become Green Bay’s best linebacker since Clay Matthews was in his prime a decade ago.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Set against 1937 Fascist Germany, Harold May (Piven) is an American Jew and gifted tap dancer nearly past his prime but still hungry for success.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Her vision for the team is clear: to build a culture of excellence that honors the franchise’s history while pushing it toward new heights.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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The price of typical luxury hotels and resorts is reaching eye-watering heights.Doug Gollan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Its shares closed up 1 percent on Tuesday, and were up 0.3 percent in midday trading on Wednesday.Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The stock, up more than 550% year to date, hovered near the flatline during midday trading.Samantha Subin, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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These expressions represent the pinnacle of The Glen Grant's craftsmanship and testify to the distillery's commitment to quality.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The 20th century had seen pure abstraction claimed as visual art’s pinnacle.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Some Perennials and Annuals Non-native flowers that are tolerant of cold temperatures can also be started with winter sowing.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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To start the video, the proud dad of two can be seen hiding behind a pole holding a bouquet of flowers and anxiously looking around.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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