golden age

noun

: 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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Based on Trump's promises made and promises kept on First Amendment issues, religious liberty advocates can rest assured: this is the dawn of a golden age for religious freedom in America. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 Parker Hall The Best Handheld Gaming Consoles The second golden age of portable gaming is here. Parker Hall, WIRED, 29 Jan. 2025 The golden age of Italian film served as a major influence—specifically the Cinecittà studio and the works of Luchino Visconti and Frederico Fellini. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025 And its golden age is essentially over – there’s a perfect storm in all relevant markets. Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for golden age 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Feb. 2025.

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