1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in top
the highest part or point
the exhibition showcased works painted at the high noon of French Impressionism
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of high noon
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.
—
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
See all Example Sentences for high noon 
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
See all Example Sentences for high noon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high noon
Noun
-
Very colorful objects look vivid and bright without appearing oversaturated or cartoonish, and shots with those objects against completely black backgrounds also show minimal light bloom.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
-
Many types of true lilies are classified based on specific traits, such as bloom shape and growth.Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Lower corporate taxes, and big new tariffs Cutting corporate tax rates is also at the top of Trump’s agenda.Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
-
The seams are covered on the top and bottom, so there’s no irritation.Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The Senate will hold a pro forma session Wednesday at noon.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
-
Next will come Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt, where the sun will be eclipsed at noon at its highest in the sky.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
Our Questions About the First Time Ash Died 25 years ago, Pokémon: The First Movie took Ash Ketchum to new heights (and killed him).Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
-
Zara also has a large selection of burgundy boots in various styles and heel heights at an affordable price.Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The yield on the 10-year Treasury was at 4.41% at midday Thursday.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
-
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Trump Media & Technology — Shares of the Truth Social parent, which is majority owned by former President Donald Trump, climbed 12% on Election Day .Brian Evans, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The Regency era dates back to the early 1800s in England and was the pinnacle of high society, extravagance, and strict etiquette.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
-
Essentially, ‘just refill’ is encouraging consumers to reuse and refill because reusability is the pinnacle of sustainability.Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
An artist customized children’s new kicks per request, painting their names, flowers, and basketballs.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
-
Back in 2018, Kaws made a spectacular statement with his towering figure made of 70,000 flowers.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Articles Related to high noon
Thesaurus Entries Near high noon
Cite this Entry
“High noon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20noon. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share