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, Sullivan Solar touted a workforce of about 150 and installed more than 9,000 solar systems at homes and businesses in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
In its heyday, the mall was a gathering spot when there were few other places to hang out.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
So, wins were not a meaningless line on the stat sheet in King Félix’s heyday — but the voters in this election seemed to have a different take.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
In the 1970s, during the heyday of Led Zeppelin and Earth, Wind & Fire, halftime was a bouillabaisse of marching bands and performers a decade or more past relevance.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
In its heyday, the mall was a gathering spot when there were few other places to hang out.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
So, wins were not a meaningless line on the stat sheet in King Félix’s heyday — but the voters in this election seemed to have a different take.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
In the 1970s, during the heyday of Led Zeppelin and Earth, Wind & Fire, halftime was a bouillabaisse of marching bands and performers a decade or more past relevance.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heyday
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Cutting green stems back to a second node has a 50% chance of triggering more blooms.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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But some vegetables, flowers, and other plants require planting seasons such as mid-spring, early summer, late summer, or fall (usually for spring blooms and harvests), depending on your zone.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Imagine Tiger Woods, in his prime, missing the cut at The Masters annually.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The menu features 14 cuts of steak, including domestic prime, American wagyu and select Japanese wagyu, grilled over olive wood.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some historians say Zappas petitioned Greece's King Otto for a revival of the games in 1856 and offered to pay for them.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps that’s why the revival, airing on ABC, feels so off.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Forcing dormancy for eight to 10 weeks in a cool, dry location prior to blooming is also essential.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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All the athletes crave The Claw trophy, the pinnacle of success.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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And it’s all housed inside a glamorous 120-year-old building sat beneath the towering Alps in northern Italy, long a retreat for aristocrats and dignitaries alike—and now, of course, folks devoted to that seemingly elusive goal of reaching the pinnacle of health.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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