Decay and Heyday

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Decay noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.

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Heyday is an antonym for decay.

Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

Heyday noun - A state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement.

Usage example: in its heyday, the circus was a major form of entertainment for small-town America

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Decay is an antonym for heyday.

early	early decay	early heyday
cultural	cultural decay	cultural heyday

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