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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Reynoso and Council Member Lincoln Restler are also criticizing the MTA and will be holding a press conference at noon Tuesday.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The sixth and final round of the contest is currently live and will be until noon Thursday, April 30.
—Simone Jasper
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Schools released from lockdown North Riverside Elementary, Fossil Hill Middle School, Basswood Elementary and Vista Ridge Middle School went into lockdown shortly after noon following the shooting, according to a Keller ISD spokesperson.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Cala de Mar's chef leads market tours here , translating vendor banter and explaining why the woman selling squash blossoms at dawn has better quality than the one at noon.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Reynoso and Council Member Lincoln Restler are also criticizing the MTA and will be holding a press conference at noon Tuesday.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The sixth and final round of the contest is currently live and will be until noon Thursday, April 30.
—Simone Jasper
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Schools released from lockdown North Riverside Elementary, Fossil Hill Middle School, Basswood Elementary and Vista Ridge Middle School went into lockdown shortly after noon following the shooting, according to a Keller ISD spokesperson.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noon
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In between, the right-hander struck out seven and the Dodgers accepted a gift run when Max Muncy started the second inning with a double off the glove of Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee, then scored two outs later when shortstop Otto Lopez lost Alex Call’s popup in the bright midday sky.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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As of midday Wednesday, the state House had approved the new maps and the state Senate was still debating them.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The sub-2 marathon marked the zenith of a multiyear turnaround effort at Adidas, which in 2022 terminated a lucrative partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West in the wake of his antisemitic remarks.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Which is why Michael’s final cut screeches to a halt in 1988, just as the star has broken out from his family and reached a new zenith as a solo performer.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sports Edition is The Athletic’s first-ever game, a daily puzzle designed for players to find connections between 16 words on the game board.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs’ approach has largely been solid this season, often yielding plenty of run-scoring chances on a daily basis.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The documentary chronicled the height of outlaw country, which saw Coe in good company — Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, and the Charlie Daniels Band are also featured.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cut up to half the sedge's height in early spring to thin it out.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Stars’ biggest strength is their depth, and removing the linchpin from the top of the lineup affected every line.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Plus, the more restrained growth of today still comes on top of a much larger business, the Zenith CEO pointed out.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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The feat was the culmination of a shift—or, perhaps more aptly, a total disruption—in marathoning over the past few years, in which the eventual breaking of the mythical two-hour mark went from an impossibility to a guarantee.—
Alex Hutchinson,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, appears to mark the culmination of a chaotic appointment process for a vacancy on the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners, which controls Kansas City’s police department.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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He was particularly intrigued by schizophrenia—the pinnacle of madness and the most complex puzzle of all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Still, the pinnacles of the heartland-rock canon continue to thrill us in unexpected ways.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Summer draws peak visitors with its warm weather and lively festivals, including Traverse City Food & Wine.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Summer crowds have wound down, but everything is still open and colorful fall foliage is at its peak.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noon. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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