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
Its story, told through the lens of a billionaire entrepreneur who has certainly seen a lot, has bigger implications for how market dynamics from different eras collide.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Furthermore, stars are getting injured during the postseason more frequently than prior eras of NBA history, so extra recovery time is crucial.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Where To Shop No trip to Strasburg is complete without visiting The Strasburg Emporium, a large antiques mall with over 60 vendors across eras and styles.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Later eras of pluralism and multiculturalism celebrated diversity and protected the ability of communities to preserve their identities.
—Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Nearby, a breakfast nook mixes eras and textures effortlessly, with 1960s chairs featuring Lucite arms paired with a palette of browns and soft pinks that allows stripes, florals, and geometrics to mingle with ease.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
In the most essential of ways, Kansas City being named a 2026 FIFA World Cup host spans the globe and eras back to 1966.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
For many Venezuelans, however, the debt crisis is inseparable from the corruption and failed development projects that came to define the Hugo Chávez and Maduro eras.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Backstage at Cats has also become a sort of family, in which cast members share their experiences from different eras and help the theater actors find their ballroom personas.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Furthermore, stars are getting injured during the postseason more frequently than prior eras of NBA history, so extra recovery time is crucial.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Where To Shop No trip to Strasburg is complete without visiting The Strasburg Emporium, a large antiques mall with over 60 vendors across eras and styles.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Later eras of pluralism and multiculturalism celebrated diversity and protected the ability of communities to preserve their identities.
—Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Nearby, a breakfast nook mixes eras and textures effortlessly, with 1960s chairs featuring Lucite arms paired with a palette of browns and soft pinks that allows stripes, florals, and geometrics to mingle with ease.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
In the most essential of ways, Kansas City being named a 2026 FIFA World Cup host spans the globe and eras back to 1966.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
For many Venezuelans, however, the debt crisis is inseparable from the corruption and failed development projects that came to define the Hugo Chávez and Maduro eras.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Backstage at Cats has also become a sort of family, in which cast members share their experiences from different eras and help the theater actors find their ballroom personas.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eras
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The academy is for female inmates, ages 13 to 18, who need mental health or substance abuse services, according to the Department of Juvenile Justice website.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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The resort’s Bula Club includes complimentary nanny service for kids under five, and for children ages six to 12, there are hands-on activities such as mangrove planting, sustainability lessons, reef education, storytelling, and visits to nearby villages.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Just days after choosing Fever rookie Raven Johnson over generational superstar Caitlin Clark to front the promotional graphics for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Storm, Indiana took the court and let the box score settle the discourse.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Rather than romanticizing the awards-season whirlwind, Coon described the logistical reality behind it that includes 18-hour days, early-morning events, parenting responsibilities and the invisible labor required to sustain a performing career.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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According to data from Counterpoint Research, the DRAM market has recorded 30% quarter-over-quarter growth for two consecutive periods, driving memory stocks to be some of the market's top performers this year.—
Katie Tarasov,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Chips built differently Unlike traditional processors optimized mainly for training large language models, the M890 is aimed at handling continuous agent operations where systems must coordinate actions, retain context for extended periods, and process large volumes of data in real time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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The new finding, however, seems to push the universe’s earliest epochs of galaxy formation even further back than astronomers had once thought.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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The connecting 18-mile Harmony-Preston Valley trail section traces a tributary to the Root River; trail markers tell of the area's environmental and cultural epochs.—
Robin Pfeifer,
Midwest Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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At times, officials in the Mayor’s office viewed Jeffries as an ally.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Some come out the other side of illness, but most loop through an unpredictable whirlpool, at times within sight of shore, at other moments spinning back out to sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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“Eras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eras. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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