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
Century Girl Vintage Die-hard vintage enthusiasts shouldn’t miss out on this Lower Garden District shop, which sources rare garments from several eras in fashion all around the world (everything from ethereal 1930s chiffon gowns to Moschino and Miu Miu).
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
To be able to bridge the gap between all of these eras of music is just incredible.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
The first drop launched in June spanned jeans, jackets, jumpsuits and tees inspired by the spirit of the F1 team’s past eras.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
There’s a sort of timelessness that’s hard to ignore even through all the eras, from the famed Jenna Lyons (former president and executive creative director) years up to now.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The show was divided into ten distinct musical eras, each representing a different chapter of her discography.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Each of the 10 eras had its own visual identity, set design, and choreography.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The recent transition between Wheel of Fortune eras has been full of poignant moments.
—EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Others are valued for their historical and archaeological significance, offering a window into past eras and ancient cultures.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
To be able to bridge the gap between all of these eras of music is just incredible.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
The first drop launched in June spanned jeans, jackets, jumpsuits and tees inspired by the spirit of the F1 team’s past eras.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
There’s a sort of timelessness that’s hard to ignore even through all the eras, from the famed Jenna Lyons (former president and executive creative director) years up to now.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The show was divided into ten distinct musical eras, each representing a different chapter of her discography.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Each of the 10 eras had its own visual identity, set design, and choreography.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The recent transition between Wheel of Fortune eras has been full of poignant moments.
—EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Others are valued for their historical and archaeological significance, offering a window into past eras and ancient cultures.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eras
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Reporting companies that are created or registered in the United States on or after January 1, 2025 have 30 days to file their initial beneficial ownership information reports with FinCEN after receiving actual or public notice that their creation or registration is effective.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the days after a 15-year-old girl shot and killed another student and a teacher, and wounded six others before taking her own life, faith and community leaders across southern Wisconsin have joined hands and hearts with crowds of people who are heavy with grief, fear and uncertainty.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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These approaches, which helped produce enduring periods of relative stability and peace, could provide models for what might be offered to Ukraine in a future negotiation.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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During the first half of the year, the 27-year-old Chilean had one of those periods where everything seemed to slot into place, taking in winning the Auckland 250 in January as a qualifier and then knocking an ailing Djokovic out of Rome on the way to the Italian Open semis.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The shooting comes less than two days before Christmas, one of the busiest shopping times of the year.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Eras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eras. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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