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 Cunard's ships are a blend of old-world charm and modern sophistication, featuring grand ballrooms, formal gala evenings, and white-glove service that harken back to the golden age of cruising. David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Yes, but: The WNBA has yet to reach profitability, with a June 2024 projection putting the league at a $50M loss even during an apparent golden age. Andrew Ricketts, Axios, 14 Sep. 2024 While many in the modern era say the golden age of the rom-com began in 1989 with When Harry Met Sally and ended in the early aughts, there are plenty of recent films to prove that the category is alive and well. Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024 The column takes us back to what can only be called the golden age of music piracy, when everyone quit buying music en masse and instead downloaded their 500 favorite albums for free. Mark Gimein, theweek, 13 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 5 Oct. 2024.

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