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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There are his misadventures as a quiet chronicler of wild talents like Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Lynyrd Skynyrd and just about every valuable rocker of the 1970s — the golden gods in rock’s possibly most golden age. Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025 For those who appreciate the artisans who hammered aluminum during the golden age of European coachbuilding, the Spyker represents the culmination of a dying art. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2025 As critics such as The New York Times‘ James Poniewozik increasingly note, streaming shows don’t seem to be as re-watchable as even recent hits from the golden age of cable TV, such as Mad Men. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025 This year, as executives backed away from the kind of risky, ambitious programming that marked the last golden age of television, the industry’s decline was evident from its output. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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