epochs

noun

plural of epoch
as in days
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing Sir Isaac Newton is usually credited with establishing the epoch of modern science

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Recent Examples of epochs These are epochs, an official scientific term for a measure of time—less than a period, more than an age. — B. R. Cohen, Longreads, 13 Jan. 2026 Quiet luxury reigns supreme as the latter half of 2025 introduced one of Swift's sleeker epochs to date. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026 Other lines of circumstantial evidence also suggest shockingly large objects roamed the early epochs of our solar system. — Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 9 June 2026 Del Toro provided rich historical context for the film, describing Stevens’ path through several epochs of filmmaking. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 Jan. 2026 Anna Margolin, a consummate modernist whose poems slide fluidly between genders, epochs, and literary traditions, has fared better than most. — Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026 The connecting 18-mile Harmony-Preston Valley trail section traces a tributary to the Root River; trail markers tell of the area's environmental and cultural epochs. — Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026 General Motors Anderson sees design and human ingenuity falling into three main epochs, beginning with thousands of years of empirical design that saw creators largely mimicking nature, building and testing models, and advancing from there—slowly, expensively, and narrowly focused. — IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026 Sound of Falling, Mascha Schilinski’s experimental period drama tracing the lives of four young women from four different epochs in rural East Germany, swept the German Film Awards, the Lolas, winning 10 Lolas including best film and best director for Schilinski. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epochs
  1. days
  2. ages
  3. eras
  4. periods
  5. times
Noun
  • Heavy fabrics, clingy materials, and tight silhouettes only make hot days feel even hotter — but light, breezy dresses make cool and easy outfits.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of days
Noun
  • The share of adults ages 25-34 who were homeowners (heads of household or their spouses) dwindled from 40% in 2005 to 29% in 2024, according to research by the Urban Institute, based on census data.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • His winning series, taken across the Netherlands, turns to the street markets, a space where people of all ages and backgrounds meet, exchange words, share warmth and move on.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of ages
Noun
  • Known as a miner’s cut or old mine cut, this style hearkens back to the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 2 July 2026
  • From overseeing the Dodgers during one of the franchise's most influential eras to remaining involved in ownership and player development across the sport, the family's impact extended well beyond the major leagues.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of eras
Noun
  • During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • For many women, painful periods are treated as an unfortunate but normal part of life.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of periods
Noun
  • Winning another Emmy is off the table, though, making this a race between the gifted Seehorn, a perennial Emmy underachiever, and Russell, nominated five times as actor and still looking for her first trophy.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of times

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