millennium

Definition of millenniumnext
as in renaissance
a period of happiness and prosperity It is hoped that the new tax plan will bring about a thriving millennium.

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Recent Examples of millennium More importantly, bonds are also almost certainly bigger than the traditional banking system—and probably crossed that mark sometime in the past decade, for the first time since both were invented a millennium ago. — Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026 Further excavations at Hattusa could potentially reveal additional fragments and allow researchers to piece together more of this ancient copy of an agreement that helped end generations of conflict more than three millennia ago. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Soyka Soyka wanted to open a neighborhood hangout in his Morningside neighborhood as the new millennium dawned in 2000. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 His brand continued to thrive in the new millennium, thanks in part to cruise-ship auctions, which were said to pull in $2 million on a single voyage. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for millennium
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  • The introduction of Chud Thai is credited with sparking a renaissance in the industries needed to create the silhouettes, such as silk weaving.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • While Resident Evil is the biggest name, there are plenty of other titles and franchises that have been buoyed by the current horror renaissance.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2026
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  • The fashion environment has altered dramatically from that of Brock Collection’s heyday.
    — Laura Neilson, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Guests Adriana Lima, Honey Dijon, Soo Joo Park and Cindy Bruna were also dressed in vintage Donna Karan, appearing in an assortment of slip dresses, column silhouettes and other pieces from the brand’s heyday.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Millennium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millennium. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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