dark ages

plural of dark age

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dark ages
Noun
  • As fall begins, the days are getting shorter in Louisville, with sunsets occurring earlier.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Hotel Iroquois, perched at the edge of town, pairs a lakeside setting with immaculate gardens and unforgettable sunsets.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • With Sandals Ocho Rios, Sandals Dunn’s River, and Sandals Royal Plantation, the highlight is a catamaran cruise that ends with the island’s most famous falls.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Among those over 85, the cohort at highest risk, death rates from falls jumped to 339 per 100,000 in 2023, from 92 per 100,000 in 1990.
    Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Stargazers hoping to get ready for future eclipses should read our guide to buying quality eclipse glasses online and read our explainer detailing how to safely photograph a solar eclipse.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
  • But Pivetta’s season eclipses that of any Cubs starting pitcher.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After a layoff, employee trust ebbs, burnout can increase and quiet quitting can become an attractive option for many workers.
    Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Marlins 70-79 asthe MLB season ebbs.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Markets with the biggest influx of new apartments tended to post the largest price declines, according to Chen.
    David McMillin, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
  • At the same time, Tesla’s core EV business has faced headwinds in 2025, including large market-cap declines and profitability pressure that have sharpened scrutiny of whether Optimus can deliver commercial returns at scale.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Dark ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dark%20ages. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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