glory days/years
noun
: a time in the past that is remembered for great success or happiness
The team's glory days are long gone.
His glory years as an actor are now far behind him.
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What's old is new again for the Washington Commanders, who have an alternate uniform that is a nod to the team's glory days under coach Joe Gibbs.
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Marvel is actively trying to get back to its glory days of unfailing hit after hit.
—EW.com, 24 July 2025
Ah, the glory days of corporate fashion, remember them?
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 23 July 2025
This year was supposed to see a resurgence of M&A deals: not back to the glory days of 2021 or 2022 when there were deals like Groupe Bruxelles Lambert buying Canyon or Pon Holdings acquiring Dorel Sports—but still an uptick.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 23 July 2025
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Marvel is actively trying to get back to its glory days of unfailing hit after hit.
—EW.com, 24 July 2025
Ah, the glory days of corporate fashion, remember them?
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 23 July 2025
This year was supposed to see a resurgence of M&A deals: not back to the glory days of 2021 or 2022 when there were deals like Groupe Bruxelles Lambert buying Canyon or Pon Holdings acquiring Dorel Sports—but still an uptick.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 23 July 2025
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“Glory days/years.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glory%20days%2Fyears. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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