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midday

noun

ˈmid-ˌdā

Definition of midday

as in noon

the middle of the day by midday the sun and heat were unbearable

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Recent Examples of midday The index rose nearly 1 percent on Tuesday, above 7,840 heading into midday, surpassing a level last seen in August. — Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026 Winds will be lighter than on Monday, although a few gusts near 20 mph are possible around midday, then skies will stay clear. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Parker County families are busy with activities on Saturday morning and church on Sundays, so Cork & Pig isn’t as busy at midday as at night. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 Expect dentists to start prescribing routines, not just products, pairing a midday lozenge or prebiotic rinse with reduced reliance on antiseptics. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midday

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noon

Noun

At noon, bereaved families and civil grassroot protest groups held a national minute of reflection, joined by various public hospitals, local municipalities, universities and private businesses.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Travel packages will go on sale on the band’s website at noon ET on Thursday.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

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