golden age

noun

Synonyms of golden agenext
: a period of great happiness, prosperity, and achievement

Examples of golden age in a Sentence

the golden age of art a golden age for our country
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Television started out as a live medium, after all — virtually all programs were live in the early, golden age of the small screen before the use of film, and then videotape, allowed for more flexibility. Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026 Kudrow insisted of storylines during the golden age of Hollywood. Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026 Television is in a slump right now, far removed from its golden age. Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 Best Things to Do The Grandin Theatre Showing new and classic movies, The Grandin Theatre anchors the historic Grandin Village district with its dazzling art deco design and an illuminated marquee that transports visitors to the golden age of cinema. Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden age

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of golden age was in the 15th century

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“Golden age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20age. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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