as in renaissance
a period of happiness and prosperity
It is hoped that the new tax plan will bring about a thriving millennium.
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Recent Examples of millennium
The Catholic Church has lasted two millennia.
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Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The term historic may be understated for a city that can trace its origins, as a continuous settlement, to the first millennium BCE.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Ralph led the way with 15 points, seven rebounds and six steals, while Jones added 12 off the bench to secure the first UConn championship of the new millennium.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
As the new millennium approached, the Clinton administration tasked NASA to think beyond the space station.
—Emily A. Margolis, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The term historic may be understated for a city that can trace its origins, as a continuous settlement, to the first millennium BCE.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Ralph led the way with 15 points, seven rebounds and six steals, while Jones added 12 off the bench to secure the first UConn championship of the new millennium.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
As the new millennium approached, the Clinton administration tasked NASA to think beyond the space station.
—Emily A. Margolis, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for millennium
Recent Examples of Synonyms for millennium
Noun
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The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Bigfoot is experiencing a renaissance.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But in the 1980s, the music’s heyday, the phrase denoted an array of artists and tendencies while also conjuring something more atmospheric.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Minnesota Dance Alliance, which provided crucial resources to dancers and dance companies during the heyday of Twin Cities dance in the 1980s and ’90s, had gone defunct in 2003 for financial reasons and was never replaced.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Millennium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millennium. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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