HEYDAY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

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 Besides, Beckham practically radiates the sort of star power that dispenses with the need for endless chatter; like Michael Jordan in his Hanes/Space Jam heyday, his physical presence takes precedent over the usual run of blunt-force loquacity. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 Tyler has continued recording and releasing new music over the decades since her MTV Era heyday, most recently 2021’s The Best Is Yet To Come. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 July 2026 In 1910, during socialism’s heyday in the United States, Milwaukee sent the first socialist to Congress and was the first major American city to elect a socialist mayor. — Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 The scene could have been a download from the memories that many now-adult Pizza-Hut-loving kids recall of the chain’s heyday. — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heyday

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The technique works best on blooms with soft petals that are large enough to gently manipulate without tearing or bruising.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
In spring, vibrant azaleas burst into bloom, adding even more color to one of the town’s most tranquil corners.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Definition of bloom

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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

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The event felt less like a corporate meeting than like a weekly revival—part standup set, part science fair, part sermon, all of it fuelled by keg beer.

— Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
The spectacle is also fueling a cultural revival for classic literature in a way that academics have rarely seen before.

— Antonio Ferme, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of revival

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While a balanced fertilizer is fine, avoid nitrogen-heavy products like a 10-3-3, which can cause excessive green leafy growth and slow blooming as lots of nitrogen will encourage the plant to focus more on producing foliage.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 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

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To be a spectator at this summer’s FIFA World Cup—the pinnacle of the sport, which kicks off with group stages on June 11—could cost upward of $10,000 a ticket.

— Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Those in England will have to be content with the semi-final marking the pinnacle of the World Cup boom.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 16 July 2026

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