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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Competition intensified—with Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+, among others, entering the fray—and the 2010s’ Streaming Wars led to a golden age of TV as premium cable channels and streaming upstarts feverishly outspent one another for top talent. Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026 The Discovery Rate Is Going Up, Not Down The study directly challenges the assumption that the golden age of species discovery is behind us. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 Set the scene Arrival at Asher Adams feels more like a grand departure into Salt Lake’s golden age. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026 Emma Watson is pulling her moves straight from the golden age of rom-coms. Glamour, 5 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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