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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
Noun
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Monster Hunter World was a zenith for the franchise, delivering a superb and accessible action experience enjoyed by millions.—
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PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Now that the agencies have determined that the sun has reached the zenith of Solar Cycle 25, sunspots located in regions of intense magnetic activity should increase.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
1 Nov. 2024
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By noon, the building was in ruins with only the brick walls left standing.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Southern Section will release its soccer pairings at 10 a.m. on Saturday and its basketball pairings at noon... Pasadena’s boys’ soccer team finished the regular season at 17-0.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Russian envoy’s comments are the latest sign of deepening ties between the two countries, which have recently reached heights unseen since the Cold War.—
Edward Szekeres,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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The follow-up, Monster Hunter Wilds ($69.99), is poised to take the addictive monster-hunting gameplay to greater heights with an expansive and highly dynamic world, refined weapon abilities, and new context-sensitive special attacks.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Warner Music Group — The entertainment stock popped around 3.4% following an upgrade at Citi to buy from neutral.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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During midday trading in Milan on Thursday, the shares were valued at 8.93 euros.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Super Bowl is the culmination of the National Football League season and determines the champions of the sport.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The repatriation of dead Americans is the culmination of a complex and emotional path for those involved.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson, the comedic geniuses behind Detroiters, a sitcom about an underdog advertising firm, have finally made it to the pinnacle of American commercialism: the Super Bowl.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Super Bowl is the pinnacle of sports betting, an industry that could mean even more to Ohio in the years to come.—
Troy Smith,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Story would’ve batted somewhere at the top of the lineup, but after him the Red Sox probably would have had to bat Wong fifth or sixth just to break up all the lefties.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Deputies found mangrove leaves matted to the boat’s floor and its Bimini top, along with branch scratches on the hull.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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The second full moon of the year will reach its peak on Wednesday at 8:53 p.m. EDT, according to Space.com.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Pavlova This light, airy meringue relies on egg whites and sugar to achieve billowy peaks.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Noontime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noontime. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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