the millennium
noun
: the beginning of the third period of a thousand years counted from the beginning of the Christian era : the year 2000
We had a party to celebrate the millennium.
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The style was first popularized in the late ’80s and early ’90s, before becoming a staple among nu-metal and grunge types as the millennium approached.
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Daisy Jones, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
At the turn of the millennium, Lookingglass had fought its way into the top tier of resident Chicago theaters, turning the big five of Goodman, Steppenwolf, Court, Second City and Chicago Shakespeare into the big six.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Since the turn of the millennium, no fewer than seven presidents have been brought to trial or faced legal challenges relating to allegations of corruption or human rights abuses.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Domestic production has risen in parallel, with the industry delivering 54 films last year — a dramatic leap from the turn of the millennium, when output had dipped to just four features.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
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Daisy Jones, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
At the turn of the millennium, Lookingglass had fought its way into the top tier of resident Chicago theaters, turning the big five of Goodman, Steppenwolf, Court, Second City and Chicago Shakespeare into the big six.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Since the turn of the millennium, no fewer than seven presidents have been brought to trial or faced legal challenges relating to allegations of corruption or human rights abuses.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Domestic production has risen in parallel, with the industry delivering 54 films last year — a dramatic leap from the turn of the millennium, when output had dipped to just four features.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the millennium
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“The millennium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20millennium. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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