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 ‘toy department’ gets serious In the heyday of newspapers, the sports page helped sell subscriptions. — Alex Volonte, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 During its original heyday, the Alite series dipped to weights below 400 lb (181 kg) and was even popular for motorcycle camping. — New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026 Primetime revisits the heyday of To Catch a Predator, the wildly popular Dateline spinoff that aired from 2004 to 2007. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2026 Yet, obviously, the automaker wasn’t content to rest on its laurels, even during the Veyron’s heyday. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 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 collection is also a seasonal day book, tracing a year of temperature changes, blooms, and dyings-off.
    — Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
  • And particularly teenagers, that hormone bloom of identity and growth and reevaluation does nothing but cause potential destruction in your life.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of bloom
Noun
  • Music can slow cortisol, sync your nervous system and prime you mentally for high stakes.
    — Roy Ward, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The fight itself became a contest of grit between two legends—both past their prime but unbroken in will.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of prime
Noun
  • Richard Kelly’s 2001 film, a box-office failure at the time, was fast-tracked to cult status thanks to rentals and revival screenings, leaving an indelible imprint on impressionable teen viewers.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The party was hosted on the same day as Nikeskims’ first China pop-up down the road, fueling an athleisure revival in the market.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of revival
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  • 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
  • Macho Cowboy At the top of the pinnacle of power within the telenovela structure is the macho cowboy whose high emotional expressions of jealousy, anger, and confrontation are accepted as passionate acts of strength or romantic gestures.
    — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Nike Apex, as the name suggests, will be the new pinnacle of the Swoosh’s race day fleet.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of pinnacle

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“Heyday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heyday. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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