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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Is this the golden age of travel manipulation? Christopher Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026 The counterargument Of course, not everyone is buying the golden age narrative. Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026 Film stars from from the silent era (William Gillette) to the golden age of Hollywood (Katharine Hepburn, Paul Newman) to now (Paul Dano, The Rock) grew up or settled down in Connecticut. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026 Their music, however, is firmly rooted in the golden age of American ‘90s R&B and hip-hop. Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden age

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 1 Feb. 2026.

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