as in renaissance
a period of happiness and prosperity
It is hoped that the new tax plan will bring about a thriving millennium.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of millennium
As the new millennium approached, the Clinton administration tasked NASA to think beyond the space station.
—
Emily A. Margolis, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The new millennium had introduced a range of breakthrough neo-soul acts–Musiq Soulchild, Floetry, India Arie–whose music coursed with devotion and intimacy.
—Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
In 2026, the United States marks 250 years of independence—a quarter millennium shaped by invention, immigration, industry and reinvention.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
For much of this millennium, schools from the West Coast Conference, the Atlantic 10, and even the Missouri Valley and Mountain West were routinely making it to the Sweet 16.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for millennium
Emily A. Margolis, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The new millennium had introduced a range of breakthrough neo-soul acts–Musiq Soulchild, Floetry, India Arie–whose music coursed with devotion and intimacy.
—Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
In 2026, the United States marks 250 years of independence—a quarter millennium shaped by invention, immigration, industry and reinvention.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
For much of this millennium, schools from the West Coast Conference, the Atlantic 10, and even the Missouri Valley and Mountain West were routinely making it to the Sweet 16.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for millennium
Recent Examples of Synonyms for millennium
Noun
-
The style leading this particular sartorial renaissance?—
Chloé Versabeau,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
-
Attending a joust is one of the quintessential renaissance festival experiences.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
West also was an executive for the Golden State Warriors in their heyday, providing crucial advice on player personnel.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
-
Rosemary Vasquez Tuthill completed her father’s oil on canvas rendition of an orange packing house back in the heyday of the local citrus industry.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Millennium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millennium. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
