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, Super Thirty-One was a staple of the underground scene and shared stages with bands like Radiohead and Belly. — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026 Film industry titans like Polaroid and Kodak had shrunk dramatically from their heyday, becoming shells of their former selves. — Rotem Rozental, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 In its heyday, SN&R offered a variety of engaging stories that could entertain or push for change. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026 The heyday of the Hudson Valley Mall—and indeed the American shopping mall itself—is long gone. — Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for heyday
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  1. bloom
  2. prime
  3. revival
  4. blooming
  5. pinnacle
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  • The agency is also monitoring for cyanobacteria, formerly known as blue-green algae, which can form harmful algal blooms that pose risks to people and animals.
    — Madison Smalstig July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
  • In addition to monarch butterflies, it's beloved by many pollinators—and its beautiful orange blooms always put on a show.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of bloom
Noun
  • That combination is why College Football 27 reads as the high point of EA's football resurgence, the same late-prime form that carried its recent UFC entry.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Butler was the Warriors’ big swing — a last hope — to salvage the end of Curry’s prime.
    — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of prime
Noun
  • His two goals and man-of-the-match performance against Canada in Morocco’s 3-0 win in this World Cup feels like the culmination of his revival, an upward point on a satisfying narrative arc.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Explore the revival of gardens, porches, and patios inspired by the charm of years past.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of revival
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  • These gorgeous hydrangeas feature robust stems, frequent blooming, and enduring flowers superior to other varieties.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • How to Care for Container Roses Roses need adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and regular fertilization to encourage growth and healthy annual blooming.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Definition of blooming
Noun
  • Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • But decades before industrial America transformed global horology in the latter half of the 19th century, the Founding Fathers lived in a world where mechanical timekeeping represented the pinnacle of craftsmanship, technology, and taste.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Definition of pinnacle

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