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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Their golden age coincides with a period in which Lyon has had less of a stranglehold on the Champions League. Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Survivor first launched in 2000, kickstarting a golden age of reality competition. Charlotte Walsh, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026 Re-Masters pairs contemporary artists against the Dutch golden age — think Viviane Sassen in dialogue with Vermeer’s legacy. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026 The town still captures the golden age through the Paragon Carousel. Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 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 24 May. 2026.

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