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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a halcyon era following the American Civil War
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
during those early halcyon years the company's potential for growth seemed unlimited
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Recent Examples of halcyon
When they are reunited, mentally and physically scarred, Preshute is but a dream and their adolescent love, a halcyon place that can only be returned to in memory.
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Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
On Thanksgiving Day, the flurry of food and family time (or family drama, as the case may be) calls to mind nothing so much as the halcyon days of Gossip Girl—in particular, the holiday high jinks of Blair, Serena, Nate, Dan, Jenny, et al.
—Abrigail Williams, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
His one weakness, even during those halcyon Dallas days, was his iffy fitness and, by proxy, mediocre-to-nonexistent defensive effort.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
In the early nineties, the halcyon days of mountain biking, a cadre of American cyclists competed all over the world on these glorious if archaic machines.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
On Thanksgiving Day, the flurry of food and family time (or family drama, as the case may be) calls to mind nothing so much as the halcyon days of Gossip Girl—in particular, the holiday high jinks of Blair, Serena, Nate, Dan, Jenny, et al.
—Abrigail Williams, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
His one weakness, even during those halcyon Dallas days, was his iffy fitness and, by proxy, mediocre-to-nonexistent defensive effort.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
In the early nineties, the halcyon days of mountain biking, a cadre of American cyclists competed all over the world on these glorious if archaic machines.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halcyon
Adjective
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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No one in this industry is really thriving, and that’s truer now than ever.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Packed with nightclubs, bars, restaurants, movie theatres and an array of other thriving businesses, The Stroll was a Black creative and cultural hub that became known as the jazz capital of the world.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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With a broad expanse of shallow, placid water, plus playgrounds and picnic tables, Rockport Beach makes an ideal destination for families with kids.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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The placid romance of Hareton and young Catherine leaves us, superficially, in a peaceful, even hopeful place.—
Radhika Jones,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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Yellow, or golden, like wood can be golden.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hochheiser’s disturbing story belies the myth of Florida as the golden destination for retirees in their sunset years.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Most guests inevitably gravitated to the serene main lobby called the Executive Lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Her pieces – at once serene, vivid, geometric and even ominous – invite audiences into that experimentation.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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What is once in a lifetime in some places, once a generation in other places, occasional in the most prosperous of programs, has become a baseline achievement for the men’s and women’s basketball teams in Storrs.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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But where Grosz targets only the vain and prosperous, Lapid puts his struggling bohemians at the heart of corruption.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Aside from some quiet complaints about the NCAA’s COVID-19 protocols for people sitting around the court, no one offered anything other than positive reviews.—
Mac Engel
March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Despite her difficult start, Kaiko has since been recovering in her new home, with the viral video capturing a quiet but significant milestone—her first night sleeping indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
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Serve a crisp cookie with each serving, such as a butter cookie or palmier.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
22 Oct. 2024
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“Halcyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halcyon. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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