as in ages
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
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Recent Examples of eras
The upcoming film is a major one for the comic book movie franchise, bringing together superheroes from various eras of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
There are too many of the latter to count as the evening wears on, yielding a shootout at Sosa’s estate that really comes alive due to all the elements at play, from Grabinski’s impressive balancing of multiple story threads to Isabelle Guay’s production design that mixes eras and colors.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Gregg Nunziata, executive director of Society for the Rule of Law, said the shift in response to King seven years ago and to lawmakers this week highlights two different political eras.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
While many of her Transfixions belong to the eras of the Bright Young Things and the Bloomsbury Group, others stretch as far back as the Renaissance, or even emerge as sensations alone, unattached to any name or history.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
That film is all about the dreamy juke-joint musical sequence that blends eras and cultures.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Hunting down vintage toys can rekindle those memories of bygone eras.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
There have been multiple eras when leaders have emerged.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Honoring the estate’s original spirit, the couple leaned classic, layering in elements from various eras.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
There are too many of the latter to count as the evening wears on, yielding a shootout at Sosa’s estate that really comes alive due to all the elements at play, from Grabinski’s impressive balancing of multiple story threads to Isabelle Guay’s production design that mixes eras and colors.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Gregg Nunziata, executive director of Society for the Rule of Law, said the shift in response to King seven years ago and to lawmakers this week highlights two different political eras.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
While many of her Transfixions belong to the eras of the Bright Young Things and the Bloomsbury Group, others stretch as far back as the Renaissance, or even emerge as sensations alone, unattached to any name or history.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
That film is all about the dreamy juke-joint musical sequence that blends eras and cultures.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Hunting down vintage toys can rekindle those memories of bygone eras.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
There have been multiple eras when leaders have emerged.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Honoring the estate’s original spirit, the couple leaned classic, layering in elements from various eras.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eras
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Most apps have questions requesting users’ ages, and some use specialized identification technology, but proponents say children are getting around these barriers.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Illinois also broke with federal vaccine recommendations on other occasions last year, deciding to continue to recommend hepatitis B vaccines for nearly all newborns and to continue to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for all children ages 6 to 23 months.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Thune has set in motion days of debate on the SAVE America Act to ease GOP divisions and put Democrats on the record.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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The scorching heat wave, which began last week and brought dangerous temperatures to parts of California, Arizona, and other Southwestern states, is expected to expand east into the central United States in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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This pattern is similar to a summer-like setup that brings extreme heat and extended periods of dry weather.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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This will be a bumper quarter for oil and gas shareholders, who have always learned to stick it out through the doldrums for spikey periods like this.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Quiet luxury reigns supreme as the latter half of 2025 introduced one of Swift's sleeker epochs to date.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Anna Margolin, a consummate modernist whose poems slide fluidly between genders, epochs, and literary traditions, has fared better than most.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Cracking the pressure code Building a vehicle that can withstand 100 times the atmospheric pressure of the surface is an engineering nightmare.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Working over a month without pay, TSA officers have begun calling out of work or quitting altogether, resulting in longer wait times at some major airports.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Eras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eras. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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