HEYDAY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

heyday

noun

ˈhā-ˌdā

Definition of heyday

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 The program’s heyday was winning Big Sky Conference championships in 2019, 2021 and 2022 under coach Troy Taylor, ushering in a time of program national rankings, sellout crowds and new optimism. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Though the culture never disappeared since the heyday of cruising in the 1980s and 1990s, interest in lowriding has surged in recent years. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 During its heyday, the mill made the paper that wrapped around Crayola Crayons. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Celestial pieces draw to mind the heyday of whimsigoth, while certain Halloween decor from places like At Home and Michaels is designed with year-round use in mind for the right customer. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heyday

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But when her neighborhood was hit by wildfires and flooding before the summer bloom, Wilson discovered that the flowers’ real value was in giving them away.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
To help the roots reestablish in the new location, Engel suggests trimming off some blooms or foliage or using a root stimulator solution.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of bloom

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With her own clothing brand launched in 2021, Kinsey Fit, Wolanski as a sports influencer has partnered with major brands like Adidas, Netflix, Amazon prime, YouTube TV, Draft Kings and Recover 180.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Registered dietitians say the leafy green primes the gut, eases bloating and supplies nutrients tied to bone density and gut health.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of prime

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That notion reached its pinnacle after the Chiefs beat the Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game but was punctured by their 40-22 clobbering at the hands of the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
These pioneers fully expected that machines would one day surpass humans—that AGI would become ASI, or artificial superintelligence—because there’s no reason to expect that humans are the pinnacle of intelligence.

— George Musser, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026

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