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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When considering only traditional musicals with non-diegetic music, this last occurred during the golden age of musicals in the 1960s. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 Son called the investment the beginning of the golden age. Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025 Here are some takeaways from the speech: A promise of an American ‘golden age’ From the start, Trump’s speech tracked his campaign rally approach: big promises of national success due to his leadership, with plenty of sweeping indictments of the status quo. Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025 Inauguration live updates: Trump vows 'golden age' for America, lays out GOP priorities Donald Trump is the same. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 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 27 Jan. 2025.

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