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 Hollywood Park, in Inglewood, California, used to be a celebrity haven in the golden age of Tinseltown before closing its doors in 2013. Lili Kobielski, NBC news, 29 June 2026 Its story begins during Hydra’s golden age. Josh Hickey, Air Mail, 20 June 2026 Approximately $232,000 Conjuring the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age, convertibles lend even the most mundane daily driving a cinematic charge, and few do so more persuasively than the storied Mercedes SL. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 With more traction and development in Big Sky came more visitors, including investors and influential figures, from far corners of the world—hence, the Ranch lived a sort of golden age in the 1970s. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden age
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renaissance
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  • The second wave crested with the craft barbecue renaissance of the 2010s, when pitmasters began treating cuts of meat with the reverence white-tablecloth restaurants reserved for seasonal produce.
    Charlie Kolodziej, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • These days, the village is enjoying something of a renaissance, fueled by an infusion of swanky new lodging and dining concepts.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

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

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