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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
they knew her in her palmy days when she was living high
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
a palmy suburb with lots of new homes and shopping malls
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Recent Examples of palmy
Our palmy years began way before Hollywood and the enormous hillside onetime real estate sign of that name.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Serve a crisp cookie with each serving, such as a butter cookie or palmier.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 22 Oct. 2024
The restaurant serves meat but is known for its palmy vegetables—roasted, smoked, fermented, braised; dished out with plenty of nuts, herbs, seeds, and cheeses.
—Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 3 May 2024
In palmier times, the leader of the Wagner group, Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, appeared at a Russian cultural center in the capital of the Central African Republic, sitting with schoolchildren and promising them free laptops.
—Elian Peltier Jim Huylebroek, New York Times, 26 Nov. 2023
Painters draw them against tropical, palmy backgrounds.
—Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2023
In the century that followed, Mr. Carter’s house was turned into a museum with a green, palmy garden, thanks to water brought in from the Nile.
—Vivian Yee, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2022
In the century that followed, Carter’s house was turned into a museum with a green, palmy garden, thanks to water brought in from the Nile.
—Vivian Yee, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Nov. 2022
Remember those palmy days when conservative conspiracy theorists outside elective politics spread the word that Democrats wanted to molest your children?
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 13 May 2022
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Serve a crisp cookie with each serving, such as a butter cookie or palmier.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 22 Oct. 2024
The restaurant serves meat but is known for its palmy vegetables—roasted, smoked, fermented, braised; dished out with plenty of nuts, herbs, seeds, and cheeses.
—Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 3 May 2024
In palmier times, the leader of the Wagner group, Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, appeared at a Russian cultural center in the capital of the Central African Republic, sitting with schoolchildren and promising them free laptops.
—Elian Peltier Jim Huylebroek, New York Times, 26 Nov. 2023
Painters draw them against tropical, palmy backgrounds.
—Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2023
In the century that followed, Mr. Carter’s house was turned into a museum with a green, palmy garden, thanks to water brought in from the Nile.
—Vivian Yee, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2022
In the century that followed, Carter’s house was turned into a museum with a green, palmy garden, thanks to water brought in from the Nile.
—Vivian Yee, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Nov. 2022
Remember those palmy days when conservative conspiracy theorists outside elective politics spread the word that Democrats wanted to molest your children?
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 13 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palmy
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The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced the successful launch, confirming the payload as Yaogan 40 Group 02, a trio of Earth surveillance satellites.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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Flying home from a successful tour finale in Vancouver last year with a decent time lag before the season began was seen as ideal.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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In a thriving and competitive women's division, the consistent presence of a talent like Bliss would undoubtedly provide a substantial boost, injecting another layer of depth, star power, and compelling storylines into the roster.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Economic Growth: Promoting policies that attract businesses, support local entrepreneurship, and ensure access to opportunities for all residents, contributing to a thriving and sustainable Fort Worth economy.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Fleet operates its forces from the Western Pacific to the Indian Ocean, promoting regional stability and maritime security in support of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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Well, South Korea has evolved … into a democratic and prosperous American ally.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Sunset Balayage Getty Images Getty Images If golden apricot is golden hour, our next trending shade evokes the similarly lovely glow that happens when the sun actually starts to set.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
9 May 2025
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And how about a 60-story Trump Tower Torrance, with a rooftop driving range and golden beach umbrellas.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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In the San Diego region alone, more than 75,000 people work in this booming sector.—
Scott Suckow,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Wild chimpanzees often drum their limbs against the large roots of giant trees, sending out loud, booming sounds that resonate through the rainforest.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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Those halcyon days appear soaked in an ethereal lighting to convey nostalgia.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Last year, all that suddenly and dramatically changed; her halcyon routine perished in the flames of political warfare.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Palmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palmy. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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