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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The city’s Art Deco architecture gave the production a welcome location nod to Hollywood’s golden age. Callum McLennan, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Umiltà 36 celebrates the golden age of mid-century modern Italian design, and showcases an impressive collection of contemporary art. Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 But the golden age of cable that dawned in the late 1990s and streaming’s early-2010s rise multiplied the number of titles platforms were pumping out. Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 What a genuine new golden age would require A true golden age of American science would not simply preserve the status quo. H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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