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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
For young families today, those halcyon days are over.
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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
Those halcyon days are long done and cost-consciousness is back in style.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
It's supposed to be a place where movie nerds share their love of cinema, a throwback to the internet's pre-Facebook halcyon days.
—Adam Bumas, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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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
Those halcyon days are long done and cost-consciousness is back in style.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
It's supposed to be a place where movie nerds share their love of cinema, a throwback to the internet's pre-Facebook halcyon days.
—Adam Bumas, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for halcyon
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After making the roughly 30-mile journey north from Tahiti, Brando found 12 small coral islets, or motus, encircling a tranquil lagoon.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Once a favorite spot for the young composer Fryderyk Chopin, this tranquil oasis invites you to pause and relax.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The pie typically has a golden brown top, warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a custard filling firm enough to eat by hand.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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As dawn unfurls, golden rays pierce through the coastal mist, revealing a path of broken branches and impossibly large footprints winding past the door of my luxurious tented shelter.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Which were placid and rubbery, and which were meaty and juicy?Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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At that point the elephants, peaceful, placid and wise, will rise to power, and from them will rise an even greater Broadway musical.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium's sea otter rehabilitation program also released 37 pops into the Slough, helping create a thriving and robust community.Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of businesses like ours flourish in a thriving production environment.Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Indulge in an authentic Bhutanese Hot Stone Bath, enjoy a serene soak in the indoor heated pool or take advantage of a free daily yoga class.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Whatever your personal design style, color will play a big part in setting the tone for your home, and these sage green decorating ideas can be part of a restful, serene environment.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Expanding offshore leasing is a practical, if not necessary, step to ensuring a prosperous America with abundant energy supply.James Broughel, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The foreign policy chiefs in the White House believed firmly that cooperation was vital to securing a prosperous, peaceful and eventually democratic China.Jonathan Weisman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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But there were lots of low points, too, including a shoulder injury that spelled a quiet end to his stint in that city.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Finns are quiet and reserved compared to, well, Americans.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 2025.
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