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 scenes outside the Wrexham Lager Stand beforehand, as the home team’s players mingled with fans, signing autographs and posing for photographs, felt like a throwback to a more wholesome era, as did an FA Cup tie that carried all the drama, tension and atmosphere of the competition’s heyday.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The mellow assurance of Beam’s team of professionals suggests the heyday of Laurel Canyon without quite conjuring any hippie ghosts.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
As Parker continues to grow in the southeastern part of the Denver metro area, its downtown Mainstreet is entering a heyday, according to business owners.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
In its heyday in the early 20th century, the neighborhood once housed newspapers, print shops, and publishers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The mellow assurance of Beam’s team of professionals suggests the heyday of Laurel Canyon without quite conjuring any hippie ghosts.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
As Parker continues to grow in the southeastern part of the Denver metro area, its downtown Mainstreet is entering a heyday, according to business owners.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
In its heyday in the early 20th century, the neighborhood once housed newspapers, print shops, and publishers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heyday
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The silky blooms come in muted pinks, greens, and creams, while a sturdy twig-vine base keeps the arrangement secure.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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At higher elevations, blooms are forecast to emerge from around April to June.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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For the most part, that’s what happened, and for the third consecutive season, a drowning defense sunk a year of Joe Burrow’s prime.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Take advantage of lemons in their prime with this delicious dinner.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Just as the original Halloween did nearly 50 years ago, David Gordon Green’s revival of the iconic horror franchise in 2018 changed the course of Jamie Lee Curtis’s career in a few important ways.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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The residential portion will be built in a Spanish revival style and consist of 22 one-bedroom units and 50 two-bedroom units.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Forcing dormancy for eight to 10 weeks in a cool, dry location prior to blooming is also essential.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Retirement has been marketed as the pinnacle of a successful life, the moment that finally belongs to you.—
John Coleman,
Harvard Business Review,
10 Mar. 2026
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McDaniel’s second year was the pinnacle of Tagovailoa’s six years in Miami.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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