palmy

adjective

ˈpä-mē How to pronounce palmy (audio)
Definition of palmynext
1
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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2
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. — 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 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
  1. successful
  2. thriving
  3. prosperous
  4. golden
  5. prospering
  6. booming
Adjective
  • Fathia Aulia, a recent fashion merchandising graduate from London’s University of Westminster, believes her curiosity boosted her successful application for a merchandising role at Harrods.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
  • Pushing up, squeezing play and trying to regain the ball in advanced positions is a perfectly viable and often successful strategy, particularly when treated as a useful add-on to quality in possession.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of successful
Adjective
  • Besides activewear, Beyond Yoga has a thriving outerwear business.
    — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Set on Penobscot Bay in the heart of Midcoast Maine, the vibrant harbor town is best known for its fresh seafood, thriving arts scene, and maritime atmosphere.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • Miguel learns that the boy had been taken by Miguel’s parents and the parents of his friends after their once-prosperous village in Veracruz took a major hit.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Congressional District first and will work to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future for our families, our communities, and our country.
    — Belinda Keiser, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Definition of prosperous
Adjective
  • Cook garlic until lightly golden, then add paprika and pepper flakes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
  • The first unit showcases an eye-catching colorway in which the deep green on the hulls transitions to a golden bronze as the light changes.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • Wall Street has been treating the two companies very differently over the past year, largely because Alphabet has a prospering cloud business that helps justify its hefty spending.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Definition of prospering
Adjective
  • Backed by safety groups and a booming telematics industry, the measure could reshape rates for 27 million California drivers but faces resistance from state regulators and privacy and consumer groups oversight and fairness concerns.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Polymarket is part of a booming, multibillion-dollar industry, which allows people to bet on the outcome of almost any future event, from the results of football games and elections, to the number of social media posts Elon Musk makes.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of booming

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