Thesaurus results for ERA

Q: How does the noun 'era' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of era are age , epoch , and period . While all these words mean "a division of time," era suggests a period of history marked by a new or distinct order of things. // the era of global communications

Q: When might 'age' be a better fit than 'era'?

While in some cases nearly identical to era , age is used frequently of a fairly definite period dominated by a prominent figure or feature. // the age of Samuel Johnson

Q: Where would 'epoch' be a reasonable alternative to 'era'?

While the synonyms epoch and era are close in meaning, epoch applies to a period begun or set off by some significant or striking quality, change, or series of events. // the steam engine marked a new epoch in industry

Q: When would 'period' be a good substitute for 'era'?

In some situations, the words period and era are roughly equivalent. However, period may designate an extent of time of any length. // periods of economic prosperity

era

noun

ˈer-ə

Definition of era next

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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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How does the noun era differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of era are age, epoch, and period. While all these words mean "a division of time," era suggests a period of history marked by a new or distinct order of things.

the era of global communications

When might age be a better fit than era?

While in some cases nearly identical to era, age is used frequently of a fairly definite period dominated by a prominent figure or feature.

the age of Samuel Johnson

Where would epoch be a reasonable alternative to era?

While the synonyms epoch and era are close in meaning, epoch applies to a period begun or set off by some significant or striking quality, change, or series of events.

the steam engine marked a new epoch in industry

When would period be a good substitute for era?

In some situations, the words period and era are roughly equivalent. However, period may designate an extent of time of any length.

periods of economic prosperity

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Recent Examples on the Web The College Football Playoff is entering a new era as this season will be a 12-team format for the first time since the CFP was introduced in 2014. —

Ross Terrell, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 Read on for an in-depth look at how Dear Green Coffee Roasters is navigating the complex landscape of sustainability in the coffee industry, and what lessons can be drawn for both businesses and consumers in an era of environmental uncertainty. —

Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The final seconds were ticking away before tip-off, counting down to the start of a new era of USC basketball, when Eric Musselman first emerged from the Galen Center tunnel. —

Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 Throughout the early 2000s, the Palms was a go-to party spot off the strip, drawing hard-partying Hollywood celebs of the era — Paris Hilton was a regular — and providing competition to the then-preeminent Hard Rock Casino. —

Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for era

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Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew ($115) and Bottom ($115) From powder days in Tahoe to damp training runs, the Woolies became our top choice for high-output activities and all-day wear alike.

Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Later in the day, Spotify (SPOT), the music streaming giant, will report its earnings after the market close, along with MARA Holdings (MARA), a key player in the cryptocurrency mining industry.

Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024