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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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Lilibet marked her golden birthday on June 4, turning 4 years old, and the Duchess of Sussex honored the occasion with a post on Instagram.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor is celebrating her golden birthday.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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They may be used on a placid lake, a lazy river or a backyard pool.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The Neshaminy Creek, placid in calm weather, turns treacherous after heavy rains, such as those that fell on Bucks County in the days before his accident.—
JD Mullane,
USA Today,
29 May 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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The back half of Barbarian takes us back to 1981, a more prosperous time for the neighborhood.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
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Keep in mind the child has time on his/her side to pay for the loan, save for retirement and enjoy an overall prosperous life, while the parent will run out of time much sooner to pay for retirement.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 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 19 Jun. 2025.
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