GOLDEN AGE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

golden age

noun

Definition of golden age next

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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dark age

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Recent Examples of golden age The 1970s were a golden age of American cinema. —

Paul Fischer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026 Transporting guests to a golden age of travel, a luxury train operator is rolling out the red carpet with a brand-new 1930's-era private dining and events carriage. —

Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026 Waterfield was a handsome idol returning home with a championship to a movie star wife, in the golden age of Hollywood. —

CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 This golden age of skating is built equally on camaraderie and competition. —

Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden age

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renaissance

Noun

Gilbreth wanted his kids to be renaissance men with a wide background of studies.

— Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Sticky toffee pudding, the British dessert served since the early 20th century, is having a major renaissance stateside.

— Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026