golden age

noun

Synonyms of golden agenext
: a period of great happiness, prosperity, and achievement

Examples of golden age in a Sentence

the golden age of art a golden age for our country
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But this didn't come without some bumps in the road, years after what Pacific Pinball Museum president Larry Zartarian says was the golden age, from the 1940's to the '60's. Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 16 May 2026 But Collins is not in Cannes simply to reminisce about the golden age of cinema. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 How did this golden age come about? Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 May 2026 Its golden age came in the late 19th century, after Venice’s overseas reign, and its architectural heritage points in another direction. Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden age

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of golden age was in the 15th century

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“Golden age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20age. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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