as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in its heyday, the circus was a major form of entertainment for small-town America
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Recent Examples of heyday
But thanks to some A-list endorsements and a slew of viral TikToks, the fashion trend is on the precipice of another golden age that could rival its ’60s, ’80s, and ’00s heydays.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 May 2025
Glitter, in his 1970s heyday one of the UK’s biggest pop stars, was jailed for 16 years in 2015 for abusing three girls between 1975 and 1980.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 4 May 2025
Matzek was a dominant reliever with the Braves in his heyday from 2020-22.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
But the government wants to recapture Puerto Rico’s heyday, when dozens of big-name companies, especially in the pharmaceutical sector, were based here and kept the economy humming.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 May 2025
Glitter, in his 1970s heyday one of the UK’s biggest pop stars, was jailed for 16 years in 2015 for abusing three girls between 1975 and 1980.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 4 May 2025
Matzek was a dominant reliever with the Braves in his heyday from 2020-22.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
But the government wants to recapture Puerto Rico’s heyday, when dozens of big-name companies, especially in the pharmaceutical sector, were based here and kept the economy humming.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heyday
Noun
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Future Society does not use the DNA to regrow the extinct blooms.—
Nicole Mowbray,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Although the worst of this year’s crisis appears to be over, the center still has its work cut out to tend to the sick animals and prepare for the next bloom.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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At 28 years old, Brown is still very much in his prime.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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First of all, just tragic, these two young people about to get engaged and in the prime of their lives—their lives were just taken away from them.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Series co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and revival showrunner Saladin Patterson shared a post on Instagram alongside images of Joss and his King of the Hill character, John Redcorn.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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The Sunset Boulevard revival will have a tougher path to the podium with three opponents to beat, Gypsy in particular.—
Ben Zauzmer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Surf Ranch in Fresno, created by 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, became a pinnacle of wave technology, but has a hefty price tag in the tens of thousands to access.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Love probably needs to play like a $220 million quarterback for the Packers to reach the sport’s pinnacle.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Heyday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heyday. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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