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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Produced until the mid-1950s, the height of vintage watchmaking’s golden age, this exceedingly elegant minute repeating wristwatch is extremely rare. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024 In the 1700s and 1800s, and during the golden age of European art and culture, the intellectual salon was a vital hub for the era's most influential figures. Vera Maslova, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 In front of the exhibits showcasing the golden age of Black Oklahoma, Ekuban told the crowd how early Boleyites had journeyed hundreds, in some cases thousands, of miles to unfamiliar territory, and then dug, carved, and heaved their way to independence. Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024 Investors have grown hopeful that Trump will usher in a golden age of crypto, which would include more supportive regulation for the industry and a potential national strategic bitcoin reserve or stockpile. Yun Li, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024 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 5 Jan. 2025.

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