golden age

noun

Definition of golden agenext
as in renaissance
a period of high artistic or cultural development a memoir of her days as an actress in the golden age of Hollywood

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Recent Examples of golden age Hollywood Park, in Inglewood, California, used to be a celebrity haven in the golden age of Tinseltown before closing its doors in 2013. — Lili Kobielski, NBC news, 29 June 2026 With more traction and development in Big Sky came more visitors, including investors and influential figures, from far corners of the world—hence, the Ranch lived a sort of golden age in the 1970s. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 Families worry about the cost of housing, healthcare, education, and raising children, while billionaires enter another golden age of wealth creation fueled by innovation and artificial intelligence. — Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Approximately $232,000 Conjuring the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age, convertibles lend even the most mundane daily driving a cinematic charge, and few do so more persuasively than the storied Mercedes SL. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden age
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  • Denver lately has been experiencing a vinyl-culture renaissance, with a steady stream of listening bars, mom-and-pop retailers, and all-vinyl dance parties filling up empty spaces and calendar spots.
    — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 July 2026
  • But there are some very intriguing narratives in play after the genre of TV went through a renaissance this year.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 July 2026
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