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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
The Spa The Eden Rock spa is a halcyon hideaway built into the rocks.
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Stinger is set in a failing Texas town called Inferno that has all sorts of gang problems, but Teacup opens in a much more halcyon setting: a little rural ranch in Georgia inhabited by a happy family.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
For young families today, those halcyon days are over.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024
Another word for Richard E. Grant here, whose Peter hijacks his interview to bring up old anecdotes from his halcyon theaterdays.
—Jack King, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Stinger is set in a failing Texas town called Inferno that has all sorts of gang problems, but Teacup opens in a much more halcyon setting: a little rural ranch in Georgia inhabited by a happy family.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
For young families today, those halcyon days are over.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024
Another word for Richard E. Grant here, whose Peter hijacks his interview to bring up old anecdotes from his halcyon theaterdays.
—Jack King, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halcyon
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What started off as a tranquil moment of solitude turned into a disaster, as the Labrador showed no understanding of personal space.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Then, there’s the town of Maratea, which is set on a tranquil Tyrrhenian coastline and offers historic accommodations by way of Hotel Santavenere (Sophia Loren and Anita Ekberg both stayed here).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Portugal offers a variety of appealing residency options, including a golden visa (although there’s no real estate investment option), a digital nomad visa, and more.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Besides, Abrahamian noted, the trade in golden visas from places like Portugal and Malta, both E.U. member states, has been going on for long enough that most ultra-rich people who want one already have one.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the show’s first two seasons, Laura’s murder broke open a placid American town—much as a severed ear, in Lynch’s 1986 film, Blue Velvet, famously undermined middle America’s saintly image of itself.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Kremlin’s task for 2025, then, is to maintain a placid population.—
Andrei Kolesnikov,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Jan. 2025
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Complex regulatory frameworks and inconsistent enforcement in some regions, such as certain U.S. states with conflicting federal laws, highlighted the need for clear, standardized guidelines to support a thriving legal market.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Saudi Arabia is rapidly growing into a thriving creative hub for the film industry, capturing the attention of local and international productions.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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The show’s tropical backdrop, with its contrasts of serene beauty and underlying tensions, directly informed the use of saturated colors, exotic patterns, and organic textures.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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It’s tucked away in the hills—far above the neon signs of Sunset Boulevard and the ritzy shops of Rodeo Drive—and the outdoor entrance takes you by a serene lake where swans swim by.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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State of play: Developers, business leaders and advocates are transforming Nubian Square, planting the seeds for a prosperous city center, from upcoming developments with artist housing and college classrooms to new liquor licenses and creative spaces.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The norms of a peaceful, prosperous world are under assault.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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So rather than maintain the quiet, peaceful sleep environment any young child needs, her daughter found her serenity disrupted by the sound of her mom crashing to the floor having tried to sit on a chair that simply wasn't there.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Holmdel building was the next step, a gleaming, impeccable prism meant to contain thousands of scientists in splendid quiet isolation.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
27 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.
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