golden age

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 Inspired by Federico Fellini and the golden age of Italian cinema, this act celebrates the emergence of the Italian diva—an enduring symbol of glamour, sensuality, and style. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 More to Explore Still, Mamula finds contemporary Cambodian pop a far cry from the music of the country’s golden age. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 15 Sep. 2026 The answer involves a legendary designer, an Italian coachbuilder, a very wealthy American dream, a 16-year restoration, and a car that was apparently too outrageous even for Cadillac's golden age. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026 With Greece among the countries honored at the International Classic Film Market, Lumière will revisit the golden age of Greek cinema. — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden age
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renaissance
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  • Painter is bullish on where romance is headed, pointing to the genre’s notable renaissance in adaptations and expansion into broader representation on the page and screen — with room still to grow.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Now, leaders predict a soft-skills renaissance as AI takes on more of the rote work.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Golden age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden%20age. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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