High noons — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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Meaning & Definition of High noons

High noons (noun)

  1. precisely noon
  2. the most advanced, flourishing, or creative stage or period
  3. the time of a decisive confrontation or contest

High noons (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: blooms, blossoms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes, heydays, primes, salad days, springtimes
    related: autumns, Indian summers, efflorescences, flowerings, acmes, apexes, climaxes, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, zeniths, glories, grandeurs, splendors, belle epoques, golden ages, silver ages, comebacks, recoveries, revivals
    near: decays, declines, downfalls, bottoms, nadirs

  2. the highest part or point

    "the exhibition showcased works painted at the high noon of French Impressionism"

    similar: acmes, apexes, apogees, capstones, climaxes, crescendos, crests, crowns, culminations, heads, heights, high-water marks, meridians, ne plus ultras, noons, noontimes, peaks, pinnacles, summits, sums, tip-tops, tops, zeniths
    related: blooms, blossoms, flood tides, flowers, glories, heydays, primes, caps, ceilings, roofs, extremes, extremities, tips, vertices, highlights, highs, highspots
    opposite: bottoms, nadirs, rock bottoms
    near: abysses, bases, feet, minima

Related Entry: High noon (noun)

High noon is a different word from High noons. The synonyms below are for high noon, not for high noons.

  1. 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"

    similar: bloom, blossom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, prime, salad days, springtime
    related: autumn, Indian summer, blooming, blossoming, efflorescence, flowering, acme, apex, climax, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith, glory, grandeur, splendor, belle epoque, golden age, silver age, comeback, recovery, revival
    near: decay, decline, downfall, bottom, nadir, shriveling, wilting, withering

  2. the highest part or point

    "the exhibition showcased works painted at the high noon of French Impressionism"

    similar: acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    related: bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot
    opposite: bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    near: abyss, base, foot, minimum

  3. the middle of the day

    "the dedication ceremony began at high noon with a 21-gun salute"

    similar: lunch time, midday, noon, noonday, noontide, noontime
    related: forenoon, morning, afternoon, evening

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for High noons

The most common words with a similar meaning to High noons:

blooms, blossoms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes, heydays, primes, salad days, springtimes, acmes, apexes, apogees, capstones, climaxes, crescendos, crests, crowns, culminations, heads, heights, high-water marks, meridians, ne plus ultras, noons, noontimes, peaks, pinnacles, summits, sums, tip-tops, tops, zeniths

Antonyms & Opposite Words for High noons

Words with the opposite meaning of High noons:

bottoms, nadirs, rock bottoms

Related Words for High noons

autumns, Indian summers, efflorescences, flowerings, glories, grandeurs, splendors, belle epoques, golden ages, silver ages, comebacks, recoveries, revivals, flood tides, caps, ceilings, roofs, extremes, extremities, tips, vertices, highlights, highs, highspots

Near Antonyms of High noons

decays, declines, downfalls, abysses, bases, feet, minima

Origin & Etymology of High noons

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about High noons

What does "High noons" mean?

"High noons" means precisely noon. As a noun, it is defined as: precisely noon. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "High noons"?

Other words for "High noons" include blooms, blossoms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes, heydays and primes. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "High noons" you intend.

What are different ways to say "High noons"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "High noons". Common alternatives include blooms, blossoms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes, heydays, primes, salad days and springtimes.

What is the opposite of "High noons"?

Antonyms of "High noons" include bottoms, nadirs and rock bottoms. Near antonyms include decays, declines, downfalls and abysses.

How do you use "High noons" in a sentence?

Examples of "High noons" in a sentence: "the high noon of the whaling industry occurred in the first half of the 19th century"; "the exhibition showcased works painted at the high noon of French Impressionism".

Is "High noons" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"High noons" is a noun.

What is the origin of the word "High noons"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "High noons" meaning "a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement"?

When "High noons" (noun) means a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement, synonyms include blooms, blossoms, florescences, floruits, flowers and flushes.