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 There are great people in Hollywood, just as there were in the golden age — great actors, great producers, all those people that do a film. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026 The answer involves a legendary designer, an Italian coachbuilder, a very wealthy American dream, a 16-year restoration, and a car that was apparently too outrageous even for Cadillac's golden age. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026 With Greece among the countries honored at the International Classic Film Market, Lumière will revisit the golden age of Greek cinema. — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 Pipeline, on Oahu’s North Shore, in its early-1970s golden age. — Air Mail, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden age
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renaissance
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  • Now, leaders predict a soft-skills renaissance as AI takes on more of the rote work.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Fortunately, fashion has experienced something of a manbag renaissance in recent years.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Golden age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden%20age. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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