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a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in its heyday, the circus was a major form of entertainment for small-town America
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Recent Examples of heyday
In other words, his subject is the social role of video stores in the American commercial and cinematic landscape during their heyday, from the late nineteen-seventies until around 2010.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 June 2025
Rothman launched his studio career in the early 1990s as president of worldwide production for the Samuel Goldwyn Company in its heyday.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Its feature set is nearly as good as the luxury I-2, and its flipping lid is a nostalgic touch that calls back to the heyday of instant photography.
—PC Magazine, 20 June 2025
The ’70s and ’80s was the heyday of designer fragrances, but Lauder seemed to sit out the licensing game.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 June 2025
Rothman launched his studio career in the early 1990s as president of worldwide production for the Samuel Goldwyn Company in its heyday.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Its feature set is nearly as good as the luxury I-2, and its flipping lid is a nostalgic touch that calls back to the heyday of instant photography.
—PC Magazine, 20 June 2025
The ’70s and ’80s was the heyday of designer fragrances, but Lauder seemed to sit out the licensing game.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heyday
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Her top tips include planting nectar-rich annuals like lantanas and zinnias, using lightweight potting soil, feeding plants with long-lasting fertilizer, and mixing blooms with eye-catching foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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These organisms can quickly reproduce, leading to dense blooms and surface scums, particularly in the shallow, warmer parts of the lake, according to the NPS.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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With Jokic in his prime, the window for Denver to win a title is slim, but realistic.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Read more: Mavericks' Nico Harrison Facing Major Backlash After Cooper Flagg Comments At 29 years old, Jones is still in his prime.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Thanks to him and the modern revival of his name as a whiskey brand, Stagg remains an enduring symbol of American whiskey excellence and a true Icon of Whiskey.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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This year, King of the Hill is front and center to promote the revival, which is out August 4, bringing Arlen’s favorite family straight to fans — Texas style.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Young reached the pinnacle of success in high school at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif.—he was named the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year in 2020—and in college at Alabama.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
7 July 2025
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That said, James Cameron's epic reaches the pinnacle of disaster-movie impudence with the distasteful suggestion that the most celebrated tragedy of the 20th century occurred because a few lookouts were distracted by Kate and Leo sucking face.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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“Heyday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heyday. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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