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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At a moment’s notice, those willing to subscribe to a streaming service can binge Mad Men, The Wire, Band of Brothers, and other classics of TV’s golden age. Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026 This was a golden age, no matter what the polls said or your wallet said or the armed forces who now patrolled your streets with or without masks said. Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026 This is the golden age of America. Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026 EPiC shows why this is a golden age to be an Elvis fan. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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