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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
Since this season’s halcyon days -- a weekend home sweep of the Yankees that got Miami even at 55-55 -- the Fish have flopped at 10-22 .
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Greg Cote
september 7, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
But over the years, his halcyon memories of swimming there with family and friends have darkened to a cold, isolated present.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
The halcyon days of editors Condé Nast editors wining and dining on the company dime are over.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Here’s to those halcyon days of the torpedo bat.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Greg Cote
september 7, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
But over the years, his halcyon memories of swimming there with family and friends have darkened to a cold, isolated present.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
The halcyon days of editors Condé Nast editors wining and dining on the company dime are over.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Here’s to those halcyon days of the torpedo bat.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halcyon
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The tranquil, upscale neighborhood of Pacific Palisades was devastated by the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County in January, destroying thousands of structures—including the home of celebrities such as Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton, and Billy Crystal.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Out-of-towners were enjoying the warm weather and music on an outdoor deck at the American Fish Company in Southport, a small and tranquil city near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, when gunshots rang out.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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The idea is to make the re-emergence into the Ipanema sunlight, the sparkly views of the Atlantic, and the golden beach, all the more dramatic.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Bruce the golden lives in San Diego with his owner, Laura Krivisky, 29, and has many online fans who follow the adventures Krivisky posts to Instagram account @san_diego_bruce.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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In a small town like Harding, a crime involving local children of local families shatters the relatively placid and usually numb routines of daily life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The latter were sometimes embroidered on his signature woolen cardigans and shawls bearing stylized versions of placid landscapes, bandana patterns or geometric motifs.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Entrepreneurship remains the cornerstone of a thriving community.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The list recognizes a thriving segment of the entertainment industry that includes storytellers across the religious spectrum who are offering up compelling and creative experiences featuring faith and spirituality for broad audiences.—
Variety Staff,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Monochromatic Raven loves to stick to a simple, serene palette by combining a variety of white tulips with different bloom times.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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Poland’s Nazi labyrinth The countryside around the little Polish village of Pniewo looks serene, with its yellow crops and patches of forest, but beneath the surface lies a sprawling 20-mile maze of tunnels, shafts, underground railway stations and combat facilities.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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When a prosperous farming family was murdered in their own home in cold blood for no reason at all by two young male ex-cons, the image of a neat, safe, mid-20th century rural American life was shattered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The laundries provided a means for first-generation family members to pursue other trades thanks to prosperous business, according to the historical society.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Seattle crowd that exploded in the first was quiet.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The three-bedroom property features quintessentially Scandi details like wide plank flooring and high ceilings, and the balcony comes equipped with sofas for quiet coffees in the morning light.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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