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or belle époque
as in renaissance
a period of high artistic or cultural development
that 19th-century belle epoque when Paris seemed to be the artistic center of the universe
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Recent Examples of belle epoque
By that time, the luxury property in Antibes, France—once a belle epoque mansion belonging to French newspaper owner Hippolyte de Villemessant—had already been in operation for 57 years.
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Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026
The next day, they were married at General Prim, a historic belle epoque mansion in Colonia Juarez, in front of 165 family members and friends.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 12 July 2024
The hotel opened in June in a belle epoque mansion by the Charente River and is part of the Almae Collection of hotels as well as a member of the hotel network Relais & Chateaux.
—Stephanie Rosenbloom, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2023
His death, from pneumonia and a pulmonary abscess, was perhaps the final nail in the coffin of the belle epoque, an age of gentility, civility and artistic achievement that had mostly ended with the outbreak of World War I.
—Charles Arrowsmith, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2022
The opulent luxury of first class that now feels rather like a belle epoque for aviation is being replaced by a more understated desire, Kopola explains.
—John Walton, CNN, 4 Oct. 2021
Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026
The next day, they were married at General Prim, a historic belle epoque mansion in Colonia Juarez, in front of 165 family members and friends.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 12 July 2024
The hotel opened in June in a belle epoque mansion by the Charente River and is part of the Almae Collection of hotels as well as a member of the hotel network Relais & Chateaux.
—Stephanie Rosenbloom, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2023
His death, from pneumonia and a pulmonary abscess, was perhaps the final nail in the coffin of the belle epoque, an age of gentility, civility and artistic achievement that had mostly ended with the outbreak of World War I.
—Charles Arrowsmith, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2022
The opulent luxury of first class that now feels rather like a belle epoque for aviation is being replaced by a more understated desire, Kopola explains.
—John Walton, CNN, 4 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belle epoque
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The recent renaissance of raffia totes dates back to the spring 2021 season when they were seen on the runway at Loewe and The Row.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
30 May 2026
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Boosting young people's understanding of government and citizens' rights and responsibilities could help reduce political divisions and vitriol, and the country’s 250th birthday could be the start of a potential decade-long civic renaissance.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Best Things to Do The Grandin Theatre Showing new and classic movies, The Grandin Theatre anchors the historic Grandin Village district with its dazzling art deco design and an illuminated marquee that transports visitors to the golden age of cinema.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Go at sunset for creative cocktails (the current menu is inspired by the golden age of cinema) and panoramic views.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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“Belle epoque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belle%20epoque. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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