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
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Lenny Clarke Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville Lenny Clarke was a legendary comic in the golden age of the Boston comedy club scene of 1980s, hosting shows at all the big comedy venues throughout the city. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025 Nothing like gazing at powerful muscle cars to bring back what truly was a golden age in America. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025 As the dynamics of people, processes and technology frameworks are changing, each of these elements will remain essential in the golden age of AI. - Krishnan Ramanujam, Tata Consultancy Services 10. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 By the 1980s and 1990s, Japanese sports cars had reached a golden age, offering enthusiasts a mix of affordability, performance, and innovation. Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for golden age

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Apr. 2025.

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