heyday

noun

ˈhā-ˌdā How to pronounce heyday (audio)
Definition of heydaynext
as in bloom
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 its heyday, the 1874 building housed not just the Strother Brothers’ Barber Shop, but El Paso’s first library room, telephone company, bank, City Hall and an opera house. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 In Fitzgerald’s heyday, barely-there bobs were a symbol of youth, rebellion, and liberation. — Molly Mulshine, InStyle, 30 Oct. 2026 Elke Sommer, the striking German beauty who starred in such films as A Shot in the Dark, The Prize, The Art of Love and Deadlier Than the Male during her 1960s heyday in Hollywood, has died. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 There have been multiple attempts to resurrect the airship since its heyday at the start of the 20th century, often inspired by romantic visions of luxury travel. — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heyday
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  1. bloom
  2. prime
  3. revival
  4. blooming
  5. pinnacle
Noun
  • This is the best time to remove dead blooms and gently shape the shrub by trimming its branches.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Consider taking out a few roses in dense beds to make way for a steppingstone path through the blooms.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bloom
Noun
  • Over the past five years and since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, defense primes have seen their order books swell amid higher military spending among governments globally.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This week, Alphonse wonders what billion-dollar prediction markets want with a bunch of past-their-prime regional rappers.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of prime
Noun
  • Researching the house’s roots, Foster found Spanish, Mediterranean revival, and English influences, and the couple felt free to embrace all three.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Recent projects include Gap’s handbag launch, John Hardy’s repositioning and work with Proenza Schouler on the revival of its PS1 bag.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of revival
Noun
  • To ensure continuous blooming, violets also need to grow in a fertile medium.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Additional Tips for Timely Blooms While simulating long nights is crucial for ensuring prompt blooming, taking good care of your cactus year-round is just as important.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of blooming
Noun
  • Since the start of his career, Bryan has had 26 songs scale the pinnacle of Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Latino political firsts kept coming over the next 20 years, now reaching a pinnacle with Becerra’s win.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of pinnacle

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