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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 golden
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
Gone are the halcyon years of unshakeable American commitment to Europe’s defense against Russia.
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Joseph Ataman, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
After about 36 months of President Biden, in other words, people yearn for the halcyon Trump years.
—Rich Lowry, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Unlike those halcyon days, before social media, competition for eyeballs is immense.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
In what most would consider a halcyon time for artificial intelligence, an anachronistic source has just added their two cents to the ethos around the AI revolution.
—John Werner, Forbes, 2 Feb. 2025
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Joseph Ataman, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
After about 36 months of President Biden, in other words, people yearn for the halcyon Trump years.
—Rich Lowry, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Unlike those halcyon days, before social media, competition for eyeballs is immense.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
In what most would consider a halcyon time for artificial intelligence, an anachronistic source has just added their two cents to the ethos around the AI revolution.
—John Werner, Forbes, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halcyon
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Located on the ninth floor of the luxurious five-star Times Square Edition, The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens transports diners to a tranquil paradise.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Bring a group for a tranquil picnic by the lake at the pavilion.—
Dalia Faheid,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2025
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Bake in preheated oven until edges begin to bubble and top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes, tenting with aluminum foil as needed to prevent overbrowning.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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As 1272 dries down, floral notes come to the fore along with grounding patchouli, leading its wearer from golden hour to twilight and preparing the nose for a base of vetiver, sandalwood, ambery Cistus, and tonka.—
Austa Somvichian-Clausen,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
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The filmmaking matches the placid discontent of the characters.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Its setting once bore the rich grandeur of the Northwest, framed by mountains, royal robes of evergreens trailing into the placid harbor of Commencement Bay.—
Caroline Fraser
June 10,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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This includes tech startups like Queen One, which just signed a 10-year lease for its new headquarters in Williamsburg, joining a thriving innovation ecosystem in Brooklyn and contributing to New York City’s status as the applied AI capital of the world.—
Adolfo Carrión Jr,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Once a thriving port city, Ephesus is thought to have been originally settled around 1200 BCE, towards the end of the Bronze age.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Thank goodness the architects of the serene Richelieu wing of the Louvre understood that the most elegant way to experience the outdoors is from inside.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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The outdoor kitchen sits beside a serene pool, which has the sense of dropping off into the greenery.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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From November 11th to March 10th, 2026 the prosperous planet will be moonwalking.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
5 June 2025
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Series follows a first-generation Quebec entrepreneur, who came from nothing to built a prosperous business, and the image points to the atmosphere of the business world in the 1990s.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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For those looking to venture farther, Cruz Bay’s private itineraries stretch deep into the BVI, blending gourmet dining, reef diving, and quiet anchorages into one seamless luxurious adventure.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Ideally, your room is dark, quiet and cool — think between 65 and 75 degrees.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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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 20 Jun. 2025.
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