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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Other meaningful moments in Busan Tuesday night included the honoring of two trailblazing women of Hong Kong cinema’s golden age. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 For me, this already is the golden age of the Dodgers, whatever happens this October notwithstanding. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 The period is 2006, when the golden age of streamable content is barely a speck on the media horizon. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026 There are plenty of scientists, industry researchers, and executives who believe the risks are overblown, and the technology is the way toward a new golden age. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 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 12 Oct. 2026.

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