epochs

noun

Definition of epochsnext
plural of epoch
as in days
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing Sir Isaac Newton is usually credited with establishing the epoch of modern science

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  1. days
  2. eras
  3. periods
  4. times
Noun
  • Bob Dylan’s main set took place two days later on Sunday, July 26th.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Dylan met their father days later at the home of Bob and Sidsel Gleason in East Orange, New Jersey, where Guthrie spent many of his weekends.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of days
Noun
  • 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
Definition of eras
Noun
  • Prior to that, Dylan was managed for brief periods by Terry Thal and Kevin Krown.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Organizations that rely on luck to avoid accidents may experience periods of calm, but luck is unpredictable and uncontrollable.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of periods
Noun
  • My company grew from 40 to 120 team members amid uncertainty, which shows that focused teams can drive growth even in turbulent times.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Clear accountability is crucial for success in uncertain times.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of times
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