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 The fashion environment has altered dramatically from that of Brock Collection’s heyday. — Laura Neilson, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2026 Guests Adriana Lima, Honey Dijon, Soo Joo Park and Cindy Bruna were also dressed in vintage Donna Karan, appearing in an assortment of slip dresses, column silhouettes and other pieces from the brand’s heyday. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026 Walking into a familiar brand today can feel nothing like a visit during its original heyday. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 Even in its 1990s heyday, though, Miramax was never a brand built on box-office juggernauts. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heyday
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heyday
  1. bloom
  2. prime
  3. revival
  4. blooming
  5. pinnacle
Noun
  • Choose shrubs for autumn color, berries, or blooms that fit your growing zone.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Waters are becoming cloudier overall, while harmful algal blooms — measured through chlorophyll a levels — are trending in the wrong direction, the report found.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of bloom
Noun
  • Before Jackson, the slot was typically headlined by marching bands and past-their-prime artists.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Jeremy Crawshaw has been excellent at flipping the field, while JK Scott is past his prime.
    — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of prime
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  • Her trip also includes Fendi’s sponsorship of W Magazine’s WYouth launch party at Saddle Ranch on Thursday night, connecting the Croissant’s revival with a new generation of fashion consumers.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • With Kontoor trading at roughly 14 times 2026 EPS estimates, Cramer said the stock offers an attractive way to capitalize on the denim revival without paying a premium valuation.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of revival
Noun
  • When blooming slows in the fall, cut back the whole plant to the new basal growth to keep it healthy for spring.
    — Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Stop deadheading as shorter days and cooler temperatures slow plant growth and blooming.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of blooming
Noun
  • The Atlanta Dream will take the court this weekend for their first WNBA Finals game in 13 years, a pinnacle achievement for the franchise with the lowest valuation in the league still undergoing a massive turnaround.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The change in the workweek system is regarded as the pinnacle of those initiatives.
    — Mauricio Savarese, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pinnacle

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“Heyday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heyday. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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