halcyon

adjective

ˈhal-sē-ən How to pronounce halcyon (audio)
Definition of halcyonnext
1
as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance a halcyon era following the American Civil War

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2
as in thriving
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 With each year, more Americans don’t even recall such halcyon days. — Jackie Calmes, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 And especially when almost no one alive today still remembers just how many child-sized coffins were involved in the halcyon pre-vaccine days when nature got to take its course. — Diana Gitig, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2026 The halcyon days of chinking champagne flutes, spacious seating, and sense of adventure has long been replaced by the budget sardine-can approach to air travel. — Chris Haslam, Wired News, 1 May 2026 The ensuing bust caused massive unfunded pension liabilities, as funding levels fell far below those halcyon days. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for halcyon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halcyon
  1. tranquil
  2. thriving
  3. placid
  4. golden
  5. serene
  6. prosperous
  7. quiet
  8. palmy
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  • Bedrooms are tranquil and restorative, with clean lines, balconies, and mountain views that create a sense of space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Definition of tranquil
Adjective
  • Rather than a sudden surge, the new estimate shows the population has always been strong, thriving, and secure.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The result was a scramble to get on coveted allocation lists—and a thriving secondary market where the sky seemed to be the limit.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • But inside the tiny shop at the western end of Atlantic Avenue, just steps from an on-ramp for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, things are placid and drama-free.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Things are more placid now—in 1929, the estate became Longshore Beach and Country Club, which was acquired by the town of Westport in 1960.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of placid
Adjective
  • Ortega opted for a lace chapel cap to go along with her golden gown, while Ora added more drama to her look with a sculptural, mask-like fascinator.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Jean-Pierre took photos of celebrities arriving in flamboyant velvet suits, matching fur coats, towering hats, and golden platform shoes that screamed confidence and pride.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of golden
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  • Reinhardt’s reporting points to the overuse of grammatical structures and specific words, such as serene or careful, which LLM’s tend to use more frequently than humans.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Other previous winners include a school in rural Brazil, a university in Lima, Peru, and a serene hospital in a remote, flood-prone area of Bangladesh.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of serene
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  • Is that the kind of society that the United States believes would create a more peaceful and prosperous Middle East regardless of who’s ruling Iran?
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Slightly more than half of Americans say Democrats would do a better job keeping the country prosperous, while only 37% believe Republicans would — the largest lead Democrats have enjoyed on this question in nearly 20 years.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of prosperous
Adjective
  • Firms that know exactly where the line sits hold quiet advantages their competitors cannot purchase or replicate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Glass admitted that as a young producer, he was intimidated by Adams and his quiet confidence.
    — Scott Detrow, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of quiet
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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