as in ages
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing
the introduction of the mass production of cars on an assembly line ushered in the era of the automobile
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Recent Examples of eras
While seemingly cyclical in nature, past eras of violence do not necessarily dictate the future, argued Galston.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
In these glorious old eras, banks came into being and operated like any other business.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In addition, not all eras feel as fleshed out as others.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Reynolds argued that contemporary pop is less about innovation and more about revisiting previous decades, blurring distinct eras, and nibbling away at the present’s identity.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The series of horror films has gone to great lengths to nail the eras of when their central incidents occurred, and to portray real people with care and accuracy in fine performances, particularly from lead actors Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren, respectively.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The music of the band, booked to the end of 2026, encompasses a wide range of eras and genres.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
With her distinct ability to merge eras, mix high and low, and champion underrepresented talent, Akers has become one of fashion’s most influential and standout voices.
—Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
In these glorious old eras, banks came into being and operated like any other business.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In addition, not all eras feel as fleshed out as others.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Reynolds argued that contemporary pop is less about innovation and more about revisiting previous decades, blurring distinct eras, and nibbling away at the present’s identity.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The series of horror films has gone to great lengths to nail the eras of when their central incidents occurred, and to portray real people with care and accuracy in fine performances, particularly from lead actors Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren, respectively.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The music of the band, booked to the end of 2026, encompasses a wide range of eras and genres.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
With her distinct ability to merge eras, mix high and low, and champion underrepresented talent, Akers has become one of fashion’s most influential and standout voices.
—Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eras
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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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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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Simisola Ade, a physician assistant based in London in the United Kingdom, previously told Newsweek that sitting still for long periods—especially on flights over four hours—can elevate the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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This mirrors how elite athletes train—periods of intense effort followed by active recovery.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Music always resonated with me and certain songs define epochs from days gone by.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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These entries, laying out a monthslong plot in excruciating detail, revealed multiple visits to Tops Friendly Markets to survey the store’s layout and analyze a Google graph feature for the location’s busiest times.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Change is inherently pressured, and building 'organizational muscles' in times of adversity helps make teams more resilient and ultimately antifragile.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Eras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eras. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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