as in days
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing
Sir Isaac Newton is usually credited with establishing the epoch of modern science
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Recent Examples of epochs
Certain sea turtles, for example, independently evolved seagrass-munching adaptations multiple times across different epochs.
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Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
According to the researchers, this model predicted up to 70 percent more massive galaxy clusters in the Universe’s early epochs due to stronger gravitational forces.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Seen through that prism, the Mistral earns its place in history as a remarkable bridge between two epic epochs.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
In the tropics during Earth’s hottest epochs, such as spans when alligators lived near the poles 50 million years ago, temperatures inland that approach 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) would seem to have pushed up against the hard limits for life.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Music always resonated with me and certain songs define epochs from days gone by.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The gardens form a timeline guiding visitors through botanical epochs, from the Devonian and Carboniferous to the Jurassic, Cretaceous, Cenozoic and later paleobotanical eras.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
According to the researchers, this model predicted up to 70 percent more massive galaxy clusters in the Universe’s early epochs due to stronger gravitational forces.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Seen through that prism, the Mistral earns its place in history as a remarkable bridge between two epic epochs.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
In the tropics during Earth’s hottest epochs, such as spans when alligators lived near the poles 50 million years ago, temperatures inland that approach 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) would seem to have pushed up against the hard limits for life.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Music always resonated with me and certain songs define epochs from days gone by.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The gardens form a timeline guiding visitors through botanical epochs, from the Devonian and Carboniferous to the Jurassic, Cretaceous, Cenozoic and later paleobotanical eras.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epochs
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The New Balance 530s are my pick for long travel days or marathon connections (looking at you, Charles de Gaulle), while my colorful Reeboks bring a fun pop that instantly brightens up any airport look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Dodgers star was also on the mound on three days rest as Los Angeles hoped for a Hollywood ending despite a unique rule that could have prevented him from picking up the bat and taking the mound in the same game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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After Isaiah’s body was found, three other children — ages 16, 14 and 9 months — were taken from the same Lynwood apartment complex where it was discovered, according to NBCLA.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Florida’s final moments against Georgia were fitting for a fireside horror story — that which fans will tell years from now, recounting to their grandchildren the dark ages of this resting college football power.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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This tour is special to the band because fans have the opportunity to experience each of the band's early eras or experience the album that resonated with them the most, Jepha said.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Players could control a huge cast of classic characters from the franchise in a toybox mash-up of different eras, wiping out armies of bad guys at a clip.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Chicago had led or been tied through two periods in nine of its first 10 games, and only trailed Los Angeles by one entering the third.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Between November 5–9, periods of rain and snow will move through, bringing colder weather.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The civil rights activist pointed out that Davis has been divorced several times, noting that this is counter to some Americans' religious beliefs as well.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Both Roseman and Fangio have been fairly resistant to moving Cooper DeJean, their starting nickel, to outside cornerback, although the CB2 spot was a question mark during the offseason and has at times been a liability during the 2025 season.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Epochs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epochs. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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