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
Residents of Monticello, San Juan County’s seat, and the site of a uranium mill from 1942 to 1960, awoke to a fine yellow dust on windowsills during the mill’s heyday.
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Zak Podmore, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Dust ruffles may have gone the way of the dodo after their heyday in the maximalist ’80s, but the absolute best bed skirts (done up in cottagecore ginghams and frothy sateens and linens) are putting the antiquated bed dressing back on the map.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
In the town’s heyday, its six streets were dotted with 34 bars and clubs, providing necessary relief for deadly work.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Not until a product of that '80s and '90s heyday, Mario Cristobal, arrived in 2021 did things start looking up again for the 'Canes.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Jan. 2026
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Zak Podmore, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Dust ruffles may have gone the way of the dodo after their heyday in the maximalist ’80s, but the absolute best bed skirts (done up in cottagecore ginghams and frothy sateens and linens) are putting the antiquated bed dressing back on the map.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
In the town’s heyday, its six streets were dotted with 34 bars and clubs, providing necessary relief for deadly work.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Not until a product of that '80s and '90s heyday, Mario Cristobal, arrived in 2021 did things start looking up again for the 'Canes.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heyday
Noun
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Woody plants that bloom on old wood should not be cut back in the fall.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Once the old blooms are removed, place the plant in a warm, bright location and water it regularly throughout the spring and summer.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Braves have gathered a bevy of fascinating young pitchers, several of them appearing prime for breakout years.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Extending the life of an octogenarian does not have the same social impact as saving a young person in the prime of life or a child with decades of productive years ahead.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Two railway brands are shaping that revival, according to Saad.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While leopard print has long been everywhere, and cow and deer print are experiencing somewhat of a revival, tiger stripes feel much more maligned.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 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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And yet, for the past 20 years, Ruzsa’s result has represented the pinnacle of progress on Chowla’s cosine problem.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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The broadcast hit its pinnacle when the announcers moved aside and showed Honnold making his way up the building.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
27 Jan. 2026
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