high noon

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Refers to the exact middle of the day, often with a literary or dramatic connotation.

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Examples (10)

  • The duel was set for high noon in the town square.
  • The old clock struck high noon, signaling the day's peak.
  • The glaring light of high noon beat down on the desert.
  • By high noon, the temperature had soared to over 40 degrees Celsius.
  • The sheriff stood alone, awaiting the outlaws at high noon.
  • It felt like high noon even though it was only 10 AM, due to the intense sun.
  • The decision must be made by high noon today, or the deal is off.
  • The town was deserted at high noon, everyone seeking refuge from the heat.
  • This is our moment of high noon, a decisive point in our history.
  • At high noon, the shadows were at their shortest, directly beneath the objects.