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Heyday vs. Hayday

Heyday

/ˈheɪdeɪ/
The period of greatest success and prosperity

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Hayday

/ˈheɪˌdeɪ/
A period of great success, popularity, or power.

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etymology
  • Heyday refers to someones or somethings peak period of success or popularity, much like a persons golden days.'
  • Hayday is often mistaken for heyday due to similar pronunciation, but it is not recognized as a standard word in English.
  • Think of heyday as a high day, capturing the essence of its meaning, while hayday seems like a day related to hay, but it technically isn't a word.
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