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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Nowadays, this tranquil stretch of sand in southwest Koh Samui is lined by tourist accommodations, including the lavish InterContinental Koh Samui Resort.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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The menu will also feature a few only-in-Miami items, like hamachi crudo served with winter citrus, golden beets and habanero ponzu, Dover sole and a dessert named Orange Dreamsicle, with orange mousse, yuzu puree and mint basil granita.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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When Michael and Esther introduce the all-important golden knife, the chefs learn this epic day of cooking will be full of twists and turns, but only those that can adjust on the fly have a chance to be the last chef standing.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
12 Mar. 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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Amid this dark, silent space, the siblings survived on rice balls and pondered what had just happened to their serene home.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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Only by doing so can the tech sector sustain its momentum and secure a resilient, prosperous future.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Advertisement Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that all foreign-aid projects must make Americans safer, stronger, and more prosperous.—
Belinda Luscombe,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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Your views might be climbing, but your inbox stays quiet.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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While a flurry of trades and new contracts marked an early start to free agency this week, the Chargers have stayed quiet.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2025.
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