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
Cache Bayou Outfitters geared us up for a 90-minute float beneath the gnarly trees—some of which have held court here for a millennium.
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Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
The island itself has a rich history, starting a millennium ago with a monastery and a resting place for pilgrims.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
Sensōji Temple has been at the center of Tokyo’s spiritual life for over a millennium.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Masterpiece and Paramount’s UK network 5 are returning to the Scottish Highlands that entertained British audiences at the turn of this millennium.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
The island itself has a rich history, starting a millennium ago with a monastery and a resting place for pilgrims.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
Sensōji Temple has been at the center of Tokyo’s spiritual life for over a millennium.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Masterpiece and Paramount’s UK network 5 are returning to the Scottish Highlands that entertained British audiences at the turn of this millennium.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for millennium
Recent Examples of Synonyms for millennium
Noun
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More broadly, the strategy directly aligns with Kering chief executive officer Luca de Meo’s strategy for the Gucci renaissance.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The property’s renaissance in 2020 brought forth modern amenities like Bluetooth speakers in every room, Malin+Goetz bath products, and pillowtop mattresses.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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The two kind of marched together in this heyday of Comedy Central late night television.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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For fans of those cultish works, which had their heyday around the time Refn was growing up and discovering them for himself, Her Private Hell plays like a nostalgic jewel box that literally looks like it was shot inside of a jewel box.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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“Millennium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millennium. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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