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
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.
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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
Her hair was a background tone that worked with and enhanced all her different eras rather than clashing against them.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
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
Her hair was a background tone that worked with and enhanced all her different eras rather than clashing against them.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eras
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Bob Dylan’s main set took place two days later on Sunday, July 26th.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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Prior to that, Dylan was managed for brief periods by Terry Thal and Kevin Krown.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Financial planners and advisors are an excellent resource for a business at any time and can be particularly useful during challenging economic periods.Jenn Flynn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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Clear accountability is crucial for success in uncertain times.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Eras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eras. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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