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
Advertisement But as those halcyon early boom days recede into the ever-more distant past, Supreme’s challenge has been to stay hot.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2025
The spa is a halcyon highlight with hot and cold dipping pools, saunas, and an Alchemy Bar to craft body scrubs.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The world has shifted off its axis since that relatively halcyon time when identity politics, the subject of FastHorse’s farce, could be debated, mocked, ranted over and defended without fear of governmental reprisal.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Those halcyon days appear soaked in an ethereal lighting to convey nostalgia.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 May 2025
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Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2025
The spa is a halcyon highlight with hot and cold dipping pools, saunas, and an Alchemy Bar to craft body scrubs.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The world has shifted off its axis since that relatively halcyon time when identity politics, the subject of FastHorse’s farce, could be debated, mocked, ranted over and defended without fear of governmental reprisal.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Those halcyon days appear soaked in an ethereal lighting to convey nostalgia.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halcyon
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The producers of The Valley were right to presume that chaos would ensue when people who’d been partying for 20 years tried to settle into more tranquil, suburban existences.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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The four mile long loop built to connect parts of the city’s new Parks and Boulevards system was tranquil, scenic and offered grand views of the Missouri River below.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
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It is dipped in red icing and Biscoff cookie crumble before being topped with golden icing drizzles and the Gryffindor crest.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Bake spirals in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Yet some of the most responsive and well-run cities, including a host of safe and placid South Orange County cities such as Rancho Santa Margarita and Aliso Viejo, have relatively low staffing levels.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Ocean Club has terrific service, spacious and placid rooms and a boutique-hotel feel with all the perks of a larger property.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That’s despite the genre’s massive sales and streaming numbers, its dominance on the charts, and its own thriving music video tradition.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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For her part, LePatner said UJA had been integral in her growth as a business executive with a thriving Jewish identity.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Best Places To Stay In Blairsville, GA For a private and comfortable retreat, spend the weekend at Creekside Cottages, which has three quaint stays located along the serene Butternut Creek.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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Soak and steam your way into bliss in the Erre Spa at Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc or the wellness center at Montana Lodge & Spa. Go snowshoeing through the serene Val Veny, then warm up with a long lunch in a cozy rifugio.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Its population peaked in the 1950s when workers moved toward Jefferson Hills as their lives became more prosperous.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Aug. 2025
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That makes the health and sustainability of our cities critical to creating a prosperous future.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Aston Villa have had a quiet summer, which has led to varying opinions on their floor and ceiling.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Thessaloniki, however, pulses with spice-laden markets, waterfront cafés, and Byzantine mosaics tucked into quiet chapels.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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