halcyon

adjective

ˈhal-sē-ən How to pronounce halcyon (audio)
Definition of halcyonnext
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 thriving
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Examples of halcyon The halcyon days of chinking champagne flutes, spacious seating, and sense of adventure has long been replaced by the budget sardine-can approach to air travel. — Chris Haslam, Wired News, 1 May 2026 These days, the stadium is half-empty by the time the cup is presented, but in these halcyon days the vanquished Leeds fans stay around to applaud their opponents’ lap of honour. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 The ensuing bust caused massive unfunded pension liabilities, as funding levels fell far below those halcyon days. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 Yet even in their halcyon days, experimental colleges never became as financially well off nor as prestigious as their mainstream competitors. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for halcyon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halcyon
  1. tranquil
  2. thriving
  3. placid
  4. golden
  5. serene
  6. prosperous
  7. quiet
  8. palmy
Adjective
  • Bedrooms are tranquil and restorative, with clean lines, balconies, and mountain views that create a sense of space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Definition of tranquil
Adjective
  • Besides activewear, Beyond Yoga has a thriving outerwear business.
    — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Set on Penobscot Bay in the heart of Midcoast Maine, the vibrant harbor town is best known for its fresh seafood, thriving arts scene, and maritime atmosphere.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • An upper Midwest lake house often conjures images of a cozy cabin with knotty pine paneling, a fieldstone fireplace, and a dock stretching into the placid water.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
  • The Alps rise up in the distance and the water's surface is placid.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 July 2026
Definition of placid
Adjective
  • Researchers began this effort in 2025, taking cell samples from deceased golden wild yaks and transplanting clone embryos into surrogate mothers.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The speculative nattering kicked in at around the same time the last scrap of golden confetti had found a resting place on the turf at, um, New York New Jersey Stadium.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • Most of the Barbados hotels worth their salt are peppered along the Platinum Coast (on the west side), where the water is calm and the beaches serene.
    — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • On-site lodging includes 10 cabins and 60 campsites, offering a serene nature retreat.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of serene
Adjective
  • That includes a stunning gold and jeweled necklace discovered on the remains of an adult woman presumed to be Julia Felix, excavated next to the Shrine of Isis at the prosperous businesswoman's sprawling estate.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • For decades, Burnham argues, British governments of both parties have failed the seventy per cent of the population that lives outside of Southeast England, the most prosperous part of the country.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of prosperous
Adjective
  • Xavi Simons was born in Amsterdam but grew up in the quiet village of Rojales in Alicante.
    — Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Home Depot is poised to benefit from a quiet home renovation boom, driven by high mortgage rates and aging homes, boasting strong free cash flow and a 238% dividend hike.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of quiet
Adjective
  • 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
  • Serve a crisp cookie with each serving, such as a butter cookie or palmier.
    — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of palmy

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