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 The new series exceeded expectations, kicking off a golden age for the franchise that included three spinoff series and four feature films. Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026 Keep Market Trends in Mind Vintage Heuer chronographs from the golden age of the 1960s and ’70s are excellent buys and can be found for less than $10,000, Wind says. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 July 2026 Open during the golden age of outdoor theaters, the McHenry is the only remaining drive-in in the suburbs. Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Asked about the perception of a golden age of Hindi cinema in the 1980s and ’90s, Khan pointed further back. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden age
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renaissance
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  • Before becoming a central figure in the renaissance of the Toronto Blue Jays, Gausman bounced around, needing time to refine his craft and maximize the potential that the baseball industry saw from an early age.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Trump has tried for several months to sell voters on his income tax cuts and claims of a manufacturing renaissance.
    Darlene Superville, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

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