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30 May 2026 The halcyon days of chinking champagne flutes, spacious seating, and sense of adventure has long been replaced by the budget sardine-can approach to air travel.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
Adjective
  • 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
  • To the east, the South Loop is now a dense and thriving neighborhood.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Jones lived in San Francisco, long known for its thriving gay community.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • In that, the vinyl panel turns the 18th-century style on its head, becoming a subversive counterweight to its typically placid, pastoral energy.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The tone continues to be placid, the plunky marimba and steel drum score remains the same, and the performances only grow to feel even more remarkably lived-in as the severity of the situation clicks into place.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of placid
Adjective
  • In a blow to the investment migration industry, the European Union's top court ruled Malta's golden passport program unlawful in April 2025, declaring that EU citizenship could not be sold.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In a blow to the investment migration industry, the European Union’s top court ruled Malta’s golden passport program unlawful in April 2025, declaring that EU citizenship could not be sold.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • Natural light streams into the galleries, ensuring an atmosphere that's always serene and never stuffy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Some at the memorial took solace in seeing so many like-minded devotees come out to the serene mountain setting to remember the avian matriarch.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of serene
Adjective
  • Improving our communication — sharing important information in a timely manner, supporting the manager in creating clear direction between departments are steps needed to unify our city and have a prosperous future for North Miami Beach.
    — Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Getting on a firmer footing now would help ensure that America continues to be free and prosperous into the future.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of prosperous
Adjective
  • With the whizbang action long in the series’ rearview, this quiet road trip proves its emotional centerpiece, as Noah confesses both his true nature and his desire to be better — the conflict of his programming.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • As the market tries to keep the momentum going, a quiet calendar of earnings and economic reports awaits in the week ahead.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 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
Definition of palmy

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“Halcyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halcyon. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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