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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
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.
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Adam Bumas, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
The Armadillo World Headquarters, which opened in 1970 and closed a decade later, is forever associated with Austin's halcyon days.
—Asher Price, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
She’s collected gold at the world championships, too, but her halcyon turn in Paris is the culmination of years of patience and dedication.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2024
Paired here with Adria Arjona, Powell is graced with a costar more than capable of curating a fizzy, classic romance, reminding one of the halcyon days of Hepburn and Tracy or Bogart and Bacall.
—EW.com, 14 Sep. 2024
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Adam Bumas, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
The Armadillo World Headquarters, which opened in 1970 and closed a decade later, is forever associated with Austin's halcyon days.
—Asher Price, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
She’s collected gold at the world championships, too, but her halcyon turn in Paris is the culmination of years of patience and dedication.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2024
Paired here with Adria Arjona, Powell is graced with a costar more than capable of curating a fizzy, classic romance, reminding one of the halcyon days of Hepburn and Tracy or Bogart and Bacall.
—EW.com, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halcyon
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At around noon, attendees arrived at Lauder’s residence, a surprisingly tranquil refuge.Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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On floating shelves above her rest small potted plants, signs of organic life amid a tranquil technological ecosystem.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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Brush with the egg and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
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While yaks typically have dark brown coats, some are gray, and the rarest of all are golden brown or white.Liam Freeman, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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Specifically, the ups and downs—the building booms and busts, the trendy neighborhoods turned ghostly blocks, the placid stretches to violent storms—of South Florida.Nick Remsen, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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The image is a cousin of Sister Hannah’s basket, too, an apocalypse as placid as an afternoon of apple picking.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Lee has encounters with plenty of other men — there is a fairly thriving gay community in town — but he’s taken with Allerton.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Residents are more inclined to vote, volunteer and seek higher education, demonstrating how a thriving arts scene can promote a connected and involved community.Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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These healthy habits also help optimize the bedtime routine by eliminating stimulation and creating structure, which can help mitigate overwhelm and prepare you for a more serene morning.Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The only team with double figures of wins this season is Liverpool, who have stood out as a model of relatively serene stability, while most of those beneath them have thrashed about like fish on the deck of a ship.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Looked at in a wealth sense, Fairfax and Montgomery aren’t nearly as prosperous as is assumed.John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Scooter’s work ethic has resulted in a prosperous career.Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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His quiet home in Tupelo, Mississippi was raided by dozens of vehicles of police and federal investigators, and Curtis was arrested for an unthinkable crime: Sending letters to government officials, including President Barack Obama, that were laced with ricin, a lethal poison.Barry Levitt, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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These cabins are slightly away from the main lodge, providing a quiet getaway for guests looking to enjoy nature.Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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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 21 Dec. 2024.
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