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
After a millennium of relatively peaceful and prosperous life on Iberian soil, the Jews of Spain were attacked by a wave of mob violence in the summer of 1391.
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Flora Cassen, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
Early in the new millennium, Hogan made a brief return to WWE — which was renamed World Wrestling Entertainment in 2002 after a lawsuit by the World Wildlife Federation — before moving on to other pro wrestling entities.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 24 July 2025
The same can be said for Y2K as well, as many of those bands only became more successful in the new millennium.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025
Studying such genes from a physiological and evolutionary perspective could help explain not only why some people are less athletic than others, but also how our bodies have adapted — and continue to adapt — across millennia.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 18 July 2025
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Flora Cassen, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
Early in the new millennium, Hogan made a brief return to WWE — which was renamed World Wrestling Entertainment in 2002 after a lawsuit by the World Wildlife Federation — before moving on to other pro wrestling entities.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 24 July 2025
The same can be said for Y2K as well, as many of those bands only became more successful in the new millennium.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025
Studying such genes from a physiological and evolutionary perspective could help explain not only why some people are less athletic than others, but also how our bodies have adapted — and continue to adapt — across millennia.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for millennium
Noun
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Both renaissance albums arrived roughly two decades into each artist’s career following the launch of their first albums.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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David Moore, a staff favorite, should also be a bit concerned about Renfrow’s renaissance.—
Mike Kaye
July 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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And that enjoyment radiates out for Atlanta rap fans who were there for its heyday, while younger listeners are becoming acquainted with the heroes of that generation.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Donnie Shell — Was a standout safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers during its 1970s heyday.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Millennium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millennium. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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