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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New York played a starring role in the golden age of comics. Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 7 May 2026 The iconic designer came to Grasse during its golden age, searching for the world's finest and most expensive perfume ingredients. Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 3 May 2026 Designed by Orient Express artistic director Maxime d’Angeac, the lavish interiors pay tribute to the golden age of rail travel and legendary ocean liners while incorporating chic contemporary design. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026 The quote is often cited as an epitaph to Boeing’s golden age. John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 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 10 May. 2026.

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