1
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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Their outwardly tranquil and faithful domestic life exploded that winter.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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With items like party wings tossed in a Georgia peach and habanero sauce and juicy roasted hen with collard greens paired with timely tipples such as The First Snow (spiced rum, hazelnut liqueur, double spiced chai tea, cinnamon and heavy cream), travel day is downright tranquil.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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With the Oscars less than one month away, film fanatics are gearing up for who will take home the golden statuettes.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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And Canada’s links here to a golden past — Crosby, Brad Marchand and Drew Doughty — looked their ages on Saturday night.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
16 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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This northern autonomous community of Spain is sophisticated, innovative and thriving — and its film sector is no different.—
Jennifer Green,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the modern workforce context, this approach is the key to unlocking teams’ full potential and championing a thriving future.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Windham’s exclusive 1,200-acre mountain, with an elevation of 3,100 feet, is known for its pristine, uncrowded slopes—providing the perfect setting for an intimate and serene ski experience.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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However, there’s no doubt the wellness oasis is every bit as thoughtful and serene as the rest of the property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that all future international assistance must make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.—
Ted Yoho,
TIME,
13 Feb. 2025
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Allowing businesses to fully deduct their investments means productivity, growth and a more prosperous workforce.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Orange County Register,
6 Feb. 2025
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Selena Gomez honored by Edgar Ramirez for EW's 2024 Entertainers of the Year: 'A quiet force of nature' Walmart currently sells a 107-ounce can of Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheese Sauce for $10.72 in the Los Angeles area.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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They were married in 2007, following his return from serving in Afghanistan; and after more than 20 years together, the Moores have mastered the art of intentionality, balancing the public spotlight with the quiet work of nurturing their bond.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 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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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
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“Halcyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halcyon. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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