as in renaissance
a period of happiness and prosperity
It is hoped that the new tax plan will bring about a thriving millennium.
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Recent Examples of millennium
In 2018, university researchers published a study revealing cattle were used to haul goods in Europe as early as 6,000 BC — two millennia earlier than once thought.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
For more nostalgia, Taco Bell has a line of merchandise inspired by the then-new millennium.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The approach paid off, and F1’s corporate hospitality earned recognition from major sponsors as the new millennium approached.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
As today’s world faces rising sea levels driven by climate change, the researchers hope to shed light on how Stone Age societies adapted to shifting coastlines more than eight millennia ago.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
For more nostalgia, Taco Bell has a line of merchandise inspired by the then-new millennium.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The approach paid off, and F1’s corporate hospitality earned recognition from major sponsors as the new millennium approached.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
As today’s world faces rising sea levels driven by climate change, the researchers hope to shed light on how Stone Age societies adapted to shifting coastlines more than eight millennia ago.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for millennium
Noun
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Now, as global attitudes toward nuclear energy are shifting and the sector experiences a kind of renaissance, such cooperation would be especially promising.—
Dmytro Razumkov,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Providing both a blueprint for success and supplemental funds to other racing venues within the state, the piece of property within rock-throwing distance of the Tennessee state line has helped initiate a renaissance.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In its heyday, the palace’s walls were covered with colorful murals and intricate wooden carvings, most of which have been lost to time—until now.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
17 Sep. 2025
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In his ’70s heyday, few actors possessed Redford’s star wattage, aided considerably by his tousled blond locks, granite jaw and million-dollar smile.—
Steve Chagollan,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Millennium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millennium. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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