golden age

Definition of golden agenext
as in renaissance
a period of high artistic or cultural development a memoir of her days as an actress in the golden age of Hollywood

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Recent Examples of golden age Their golden age coincides with a period in which Lyon has had less of a stranglehold on the Champions League. Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Survivor first launched in 2000, kickstarting a golden age of reality competition. Charlotte Walsh, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026 Re-Masters pairs contemporary artists against the Dutch golden age — think Viviane Sassen in dialogue with Vermeer’s legacy. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026 But this didn't come without some bumps in the road, years after what Pacific Pinball Museum president Larry Zartarian says was the golden age, from the 1940's to the '60's. Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden age
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renaissance
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  • The recent renaissance of raffia totes dates back to the spring 2021 season when they were seen on the runway at Loewe and The Row.
    Irene Kim, Vogue, 30 May 2026
  • Boosting young people's understanding of government and citizens' rights and responsibilities could help reduce political divisions and vitriol, and the country’s 250th birthday could be the start of a potential decade-long civic renaissance.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 29 May 2026

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“Golden age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden%20age. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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