Synonyms of era

era

noun

ˈer-ə 

as in day

an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing

the introduction of the mass production of cars on an assembly line ushered in the era of the automobile

Synonyms & Similar Words

• day
• age
• time
• period
• epoch
• year
• generation
• cycle
• span
• date
• space
• while
• vintage
• spell
• bit
• stretch

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun era differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of era are age, epoch, and period. While all these words mean "a division of time," era suggests a period of history marked by a new or distinct order of things.

the era of global communications

When might age be a better fit than era?

While in some cases nearly identical to era, age is used frequently of a fairly definite period dominated by a prominent figure or feature.

the age of Samuel Johnson

Where would epoch be a reasonable alternative to era?

While the synonyms epoch and era are close in meaning, epoch applies to a period begun or set off by some significant or striking quality, change, or series of events.

the steam engine marked a new epoch in industry

When would period be a good substitute for era?

In some situations, the words period and era are roughly equivalent. However, period may designate an extent of time of any length.

periods of economic prosperity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of era

That much was obvious at this stage of free agency, a frenzied sprint the Patriots often treated as the start of a marathon in the Belichick era before lapping the competition when the games started thanks in part to value signings. —Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026

In the decade since forming, Fuerza Regida have pushed their corridos from backyard carnes asadas to arena stages, becoming the vanguard of a wave of música mexicana acts that have redefined the genre’s look, sound, and commercial ceiling in the streaming era. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026

The political backdrop of the story and the repressive Franco era became indispensable parts of the story to explore. —Ed Meza, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026

What better place to enter a new hair era than front row at the Chanel fall/winter 2026 show? —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026