as in ages
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 eras
The evolution of the Anglo-American Special Relationship underscores important events of that global total war, and the Cold War and post-Cold War eras that have followed.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Pseudonyms were important in the colonial and Revolutionary eras to protect dissidents from retaliation by English officials.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Cameos are a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and a connection to eras past.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The draft never had less than 12 rounds during their eras.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The rooms span the eras; some lean into the Victorian period, while others are distinctly Art Deco.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Different message, different eras, but great songs, great talent, a 19-piece band.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
An exhibition curated by Barry Bergdoll and Martin Bressani at the Bard Graduate Center links those three eras, giving a central place to Viollet-le-Duc’s lifelong fascination with moody renderings, exploded perspectives, meticulous elevations, and analytical diagrams.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
The nostalgia for previous eras is always misplaced.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Pseudonyms were important in the colonial and Revolutionary eras to protect dissidents from retaliation by English officials.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Cameos are a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and a connection to eras past.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The draft never had less than 12 rounds during their eras.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The rooms span the eras; some lean into the Victorian period, while others are distinctly Art Deco.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Different message, different eras, but great songs, great talent, a 19-piece band.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
An exhibition curated by Barry Bergdoll and Martin Bressani at the Bard Graduate Center links those three eras, giving a central place to Viollet-le-Duc’s lifelong fascination with moody renderings, exploded perspectives, meticulous elevations, and analytical diagrams.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
The nostalgia for previous eras is always misplaced.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eras
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In addition to exhibitions, visitors can also attend artist lectures, art workshops for all ages, and public tours.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last week, the fellows presented their culturally sustainable materials that center Black community histories and lineages for young learners ages 3-7.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Winger Mathis Albert surpassed Gio Reyna as the youngest American to play in Germany’s Bundesliga yesterday, appearing as a substitute for Borussia Dortmund at 16 years, 11 months and five days old.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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As Stagecoach embraces rock-centric acts like Counting Crows and Third Eye Blind, as well as genre-defying artists like BigXthaPlug, Roth reflected on how rock & roll has changed since his days in Van Halen.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some Reddit users said results can vary widely by location, with a few claiming the request is sometimes ignored during busy periods or depending on the store.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Check with your local nursery for plants best suited for your area that don't mind being inundated with water for brief periods.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
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Widening our view to the moon’s more recent epochs requires nabbing more youthful material from the surface.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2026
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She has been capped five times at international level since her senior debut against Spain in June 2025, and says a World Cup place remains her ambition.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Mets have scored one run or none 10 times, including five shutouts.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Eras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eras. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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