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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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Recent Examples of era
Platinum brooches from that era are rare, but around $2,000 and the price goes up if there are gems, bigger pearls, and a lot of weight.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
In an era when wingers are routinely fielded on the opposite flank to their strongest foot, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd feels like something of a throwback as a right-footed right-winger.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Maximizing viewership, engagement, word-of-mouth and, for lack of a better word, hype means more in an era in which a brand’s image can supersede its substantive output.
—Maximo Bratter, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025
In an era when authenticity has become a marketing buzzword, Rassoul offers something more complex: the understanding that all identity is performed, that authenticity itself might be the most elaborate performance of all.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
In an era when wingers are routinely fielded on the opposite flank to their strongest foot, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd feels like something of a throwback as a right-footed right-winger.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Maximizing viewership, engagement, word-of-mouth and, for lack of a better word, hype means more in an era in which a brand’s image can supersede its substantive output.
—Maximo Bratter, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025
In an era when authenticity has become a marketing buzzword, Rassoul offers something more complex: the understanding that all identity is performed, that authenticity itself might be the most elaborate performance of all.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for era
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The Head-to-Toe Neutral Outfit While summer is all about color, monochrome looks are just what the mood calls for some days.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Indeed, insiders report that the clerical committee tasked with selecting a successor to Khamenei has accelerated its search efforts in recent days.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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While baby boomers still represent a significant portion of luxury tourism spending, 80% of the market is below the age of 60, McKinsey says.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Eligibility is not based on age, economic condition or inability to drive an automobile.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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At the time of the incident, Trump was in Washington, D.C., when Shaw allegedly drove what was described by law enforcement as a Mercedes van to the south gate of Mar-a-Lago shortly before 10 p.m. and parked along Southern Boulevard.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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This past season, Thrun, a Harvard alum, appeared in 60 games, had 12 points, and averaged 17:31 of ice time.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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While faster production seems easier for brief periods, maintaining speed and stability over a long period of time is harder.—
John Clemons,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The movie spans a month or so in summer, which is a slow period in Jeanne’s career as a field claims adjuster, giving her the flexibility to deal with the children … for now.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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For this study, a research team from University College London (UCL) looked at the impacts of two major asteroids from the late Eocene epoch (about 38 million to 33 million years ago).—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
10 July 2025
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With the pair at the helm, the goal was to standardize the superhero universe and kick-start a new epoch for the studio.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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“Era.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/era. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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