as in days
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing
Sir Isaac Newton is usually credited with establishing the epoch of modern science
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Recent Examples of epochs
In the tropics during Earth’s hottest epochs, such as spans when alligators lived near the poles 50 million years ago, temperatures inland that approach 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) would seem to have pushed up against the hard limits for life.
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Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Music always resonated with me and certain songs define epochs from days gone by.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The gardens form a timeline guiding visitors through botanical epochs, from the Devonian and Carboniferous to the Jurassic, Cretaceous, Cenozoic and later paleobotanical eras.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Music always resonated with me and certain songs define epochs from days gone by.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The gardens form a timeline guiding visitors through botanical epochs, from the Devonian and Carboniferous to the Jurassic, Cretaceous, Cenozoic and later paleobotanical eras.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epochs
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Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Because of its open-work design, the sweater makes a versatile choice for cool, end-of-summer nights and warm fall days.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The organization's mission includes creating opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds, Jordan told gala guests.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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In previous eras, there was more than one way to visit Kalaupapa, including by air and on foot via a hiking trail.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The phonograph records contain aspects that encapsulate life on Earth, such as samples of music from different cultures and eras, natural and man-made sounds from Earth, and electronic information encoded in analog form that an advanced civilization could convert into photographs.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Solid rocket motors can be stored for longer periods of time and are easier to conceal, transport, and launch on demand.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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In urban zones, these totals are particularly disruptive during high-traffic periods.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Vote as many times as you’d like until then without using bots or any other artificial methods of voting.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The left is always, at all times and places, a violent phenomenon full of hatred.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Epochs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epochs. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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