1
as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a halcyon era following the American Civil War
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2
as in golden
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
during those early halcyon years the company's potential for growth seemed unlimited
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Recent Examples of halcyon
Recall the halcyon days of … oh, really, just eight months ago?
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Forest went toe to toe with the team that were their main rivals in the halcyon days of Brian Clough’s tenure — fading memories that have had to sustain fans for many years since, particularly during a 23-year exile from the top flight and a slide into League One.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The Kings opted to promote assistant coach Doug Christie, a former player during the Kings' halcyon days in the early 2000s, as the club's interim head coach.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The halcyon days of November, when the Raptors were piling up moral victories, are long gone.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Forest went toe to toe with the team that were their main rivals in the halcyon days of Brian Clough’s tenure — fading memories that have had to sustain fans for many years since, particularly during a 23-year exile from the top flight and a slide into League One.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The Kings opted to promote assistant coach Doug Christie, a former player during the Kings' halcyon days in the early 2000s, as the club's interim head coach.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
The halcyon days of November, when the Raptors were piling up moral victories, are long gone.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halcyon
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The drinks will also be offered at Outstanding in the Field, which will set its long table for the 10th year in a row in the tranquil hideaway of the VIP Rose Garden.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Select from among hardy and tropical water lilies (Nymphaea) and lotus plants (Nelumbo) for a colorful, yet tranquil addition to your backyard space.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2025
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Bake in preheated oven until topping is golden brown and edges are bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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There's nothing quite like sipping rosé in its apple orchard during golden hour.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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Damn, again, my woulda, shoulda anger steams beneath a somewhat placid exterior.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Not that the ostensibly placid 1950s that preceded the anarchic ’60s were nirvana in New York’s Theater District.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Here, her thriving rose collection has been a project years in the making—the product of a small, gradual endeavor that soared to new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since distancing from the royal family, Markle has been working on establishing herself as a thriving business woman.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Since then, the Rockefellers have been stewards of this serene stretch of land, donating vast swaths to public use—including the park preserve and the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Historically, there are no examples of an economy based only on tariffs that successfully fostered a prosperous, equitable society.—
Made by History,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Harvard’s public stance highlights a fundamental leadership truth: integrity demands that leaders advocate for their organization’s values in both prosperous times and during crises.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Today By Paulina Berges Nestled within Okazaki on a quiet residential road, Shinsho-an feels more like a private home than a hotel.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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And in a culture that often asks women to go faster, do more, and present themselves perfectly, the act of cooking something small and lovely—just because—is its own quiet form of resistance.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Our palmy years began way before Hollywood and the enormous hillside onetime real estate sign of that name.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Serve a crisp cookie with each serving, such as a butter cookie or palmier.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
22 Oct. 2024
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“Halcyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halcyon. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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