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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This golden age of skating is built equally on camaraderie and competition. Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026 Here’s hoping the reboot grows into its own style and a new golden age of Muppets is upon us. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026 Built in 1963 during commercial flight’s golden age, this midcentury-modern landmark was Pan Am’s regional headquarters for decades but has not been in use since the late 1990s. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026 Is this the golden age of travel manipulation? Christopher Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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