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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 In its heyday, the indoor swimming pool of the Alcazar Hotel was the largest in the world. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026 O’Donnell was known for his versatility and skill at shaping network TV comedies during the modern heyday of sitcoms. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 How the brand’s new strategic owner aims to return Rocket Dog to its heyday. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 And back in the heyday of Fred Bear and other pioneers of modern bowhunting, climbing a tree to hunt from a stand was hardly a common practice. — Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heyday

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Expect dim conditions to fade leaf patterns and limit blooms or new plantlets.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Oct. 2026
El Niño could be a significant contributor to the growth of harmful algal blooms, according to a 2022 study published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of bloom

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Nearly all of those 80 teams had a wing player who was either a prolific scorer, an in-his-prime All-Star, an accomplished floor general or a skilled shot creator/late-game assassin.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
The Nordic communal goal is a focus on holistic well-being that can be sustained over the long term by every individual, from professional athletes in their prime to elders.

— Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of prime

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Instacart, meanwhile, reached the pinnacle of its success during the Covid-19 pandemic, when lockdowns sent millions of consumers to their phones to order up groceries.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
The pinnacle of fashion (marketing) Increasing appeal to the ultra-wealthy is only part of the story.

— Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

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