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1
free from storms or physical disturbance
- a halcyon era following the American Civil War
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- blizzardy
- (also blizzardly),
- blustery,
- squally,
- windy
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2
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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- affluent,
- moneyed
- (also monied),
- opulent,
- rich,
- substantial,
- wealthy,
- well-heeled,
- well-off,
- well-to-do
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The first known use of halcyon was in the 14th century
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