our time

noun

: the present period of time
He is one of the greatest actors of our time.

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In addition to being, generally speaking, one of the greatest novelists of our time, Louise Erdrich is, more specifically, the reigning queen of the literary fart. Literary Hub, 4 May 2026 This is one of the most transformative technologies of our time, and California should lead in shaping how it is used. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 Max is one of the great composers of our time, and his work has a depth and emotional truth that has the potential to break our hearts. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026 The biggest pop star of our time really, really likes Sombr. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for our time

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“Our time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/our%20time. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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