1
as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a halcyon era following the American Civil War
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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
Unlike those halcyon days, before social media, competition for eyeballs is immense.
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
In what most would consider a halcyon time for artificial intelligence, an anachronistic source has just added their two cents to the ethos around the AI revolution.
—John Werner, Forbes, 2 Feb. 2025
Recall the halcyon days of … oh, really, just eight months ago?
—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
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
In what most would consider a halcyon time for artificial intelligence, an anachronistic source has just added their two cents to the ethos around the AI revolution.
—John Werner, Forbes, 2 Feb. 2025
Recall the halcyon days of … oh, really, just eight months ago?
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halcyon
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At Lewis Vaughn Botanical Garden, a tranquil 1.5-acre oasis in the heart of the historic downtown, visitors will find a pond with koi and many examples of Georgia Piedmont plants.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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In its path, a group of longtime neighbors live in a tranquil enclave of homes.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
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In order to bring the sector back to its golden era, employment would need to rise by roughly 22 million jobs.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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The back-to-back postseason appearances should have been the start of a new golden era for the franchise.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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This public beach is surrounded by water on all sides and features a cove with placid waters that are great for wading.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Southern Living,
4 May 2025
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The Dalarna region is Sweden at its best, with dense forests speckling the landscape, a web of foot trails, dramatic waterfalls, gentle slopes for hiking and skiing, and placid lakes, including one of the country’s largest, Lake Siljan.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Those early investments in community development and youth engagement laid the foundation for what is now a thriving professional ecosystem.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Josh Kraft will deliver a more livable and thriving city for all Bostonians.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2025
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People who responded to the survey said the Morro Bay campsite was serene and dog-friendly, while also being close to town and nature walks.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
17 May 2025
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At the Cowboy Carter concert at Chicago’s Soldier Field on Thursday (May 15), the serene moment was interrupted — at least for Blue, who realized the earring in her right ear was caught in Beyoncé’s hair.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
17 May 2025
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But that village has much to gain and, people often forget, Chicago needs its suburban feeders to be economically prosperous so the residents there can spend money in the city.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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More than 1,000 people were forced out of the prosperous Black community known as Oscarville by white individuals from Forsyth County, Teen Vogue reported.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Until this point, Gilgeous-Alexander has displayed a quiet form of leadership during his NBA career.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Illinois Set in the quiet prairie lands south of Chicago, this cemetery is one of the largest in the Midwest.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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