dark ages

plural of dark age

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dark ages
Noun
  • The Jahanara chandelier sandal, along with two slingback versions and an embroidered pump, were inspired by Indian palaces and golden sunsets.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • In Jamaica, that spirit is everywhere, from the reggae rhythms to nightly sunsets that stop you in your tracks.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 27 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
  • With the sun shining in your sign until September 22 and both eclipses activating your axis of self and relationships, this month pushes you into taking initiative in your life.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • For Parisian Jews in 1941 and 1942, these thefts were compounded by a cascade of other degradations, including the loss of distinguished positions at the Sorbonne, in banking, science, and medicine, with more devastation to come.
    Christopher C. Gorham September 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Game predictions Fowler, thanks to his preternatural understanding of this franchise’s flows and ebbs, somehow stayed perfect after the Panthers’ shutout win last week.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • General Motors fell 3% despite EV sales doubling from 2024, Ford rose 2% and Stellantis surged 14% as sales rose after eight quarters of declines.
    Benzinga, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Further, persistent energy shortages in Cuba have led to steep declines in agricultural and industrial production.
    Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Dark ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dark%20ages. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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