golden age

noun

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: a period of great happiness, prosperity, and achievement

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the golden age of art a golden age for our country
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Yet from the golden age of the Bentley Boys to the marque’s current renaissance, the Supersports’ one constant is its role as the Flying B’s internal-combustion benchmark. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026 Trump is vowing to expand a ‘golden age’ of prosperity through the end of his presidency. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 The golden age of voyages on board tramp steamers and banana boats was the first half of the 20th century. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 America seems to be on the precipice of a future technological golden age. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden age

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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 Oct. 2026.

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