golden age

noun

: a period of great happiness, prosperity, and achievement

Examples of golden age in a Sentence

the golden age of art a golden age for our country
Recent Examples on the Web During Hollywood’s golden age, Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth and Marlene Dietrich wore the brand. Thomas Waller, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024 Few actors from Hollywood’s golden age are more recognizable than Clark Gable, the beloved leading man who played Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind. Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024 Yet despite the successes of concurrent social reform movements like the abolition of slavery, women’s suffrage, and children’s rights, animal rights 1.0 now feels like a distant golden age. Crystal Heath, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024 Pentagon officials say the U.S. stands at the precipice of a new golden age of defense innovation driven by upstart contractors, advances in technology and a world brimming with threats. Colin Demarest, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for golden age 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of golden age was in the 15th century

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“Golden age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20age. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.

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