golden age

noun

: 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
Recent Examples on the Web If all that counts is inward essence, what the hell were those teams of makeup artists, coiffeurs, and cinematographers employed by the major studios, in the golden age, doing all day? Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024 Ultimately, film lovers should be so lucky as to see another golden age to rival either the ’30s or the ’70s — despite the traumatic social upheaval that arguably triggered both. David Kipen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024 The show, of more than 20 pictures, spotlights the leading men and women of Hollywood’s golden age, among them actors Spencer Tracy and Myrna Loy. Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024 Mitchell’s death marks the passing of a Sacramento radio giant, a popular personality during a golden age of broadcasting when marquee names shone brightly on both radio and television, before cable, then social media, atomized the local media market. Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024 The first golden age of Athenian tourism occurred around 435 B.C., when culture-lovers from around the Greek world flocked to the city at the peak of its glory. Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024 From the wrecks, to the riots, to a golden age and beyond. Quartz Staff, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024 Commentators predicted a golden age for American conductors at the top American orchestras. Javier C. Hernández, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024 For accommodations nearby, consider staying at popular hotels like Ventana Big Sur and Cambria Pines Lodge. Route 66 - The Historic Main Street of America Embrace the spirit of America's golden age by traversing Route 66, which spans over 2,000 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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