Era
noun
A period of time characterized by specific events or culture.
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic creation.
Often appears as...
- victorian era
- modern era
noun
A system of chronological notation used by a certain culture or group.
In the Christian era, years are numbered from the birth of Jesus Christ.
Often appears as...
- christian era
- geological era
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Academic
noun
A point in time from which succeeding years are numbered.
The start of an era is often marked by a significant event or change.
Often appears as...
- new era
- current era
noun
A period of time characterized by specific events or culture.
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic creation.
Often appears as...
- victorian era
- modern era
noun
A system of chronological notation used by a certain culture or group.
In the Christian era, years are numbered from the birth of Jesus Christ.
Often appears as...
- christian era
- geological era
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A point in time from which succeeding years are numbered.
The start of an era is often marked by a significant event or change.
Often appears as...
- new era
- current era
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Understand that 'era' often refers to times with strong cultural, artistic, or societal qualities.
The 1960s was an era defined by peace protests and rock music.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Flexibility
'Era' can be used for time periods of varying lengths, not strictly long or short spans.
Smartphones ushered in an era of instant communication.
Pro Tip 3/3Event-Based
An 'era' often begins or ends with a notable event or series of events.
The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of an era.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Understand that 'era' often refers to times with strong cultural, artistic, or societal qualities.
The 1960s was an era defined by peace protests and rock music.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Flexibility
'Era' can be used for time periods of varying lengths, not strictly long or short spans.
Smartphones ushered in an era of instant communication.
Pro Tip 3/3Event-Based
An 'era' often begins or ends with a notable event or series of events.
The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of an era.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Understand that 'era' often refers to times with strong cultural, artistic, or societal qualities.
The 1960s was an era defined by peace protests and rock music.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Flexibility
'Era' can be used for time periods of varying lengths, not strictly long or short spans.
Smartphones ushered in an era of instant communication.
Pro Tip 3/3Event-Based
An 'era' often begins or ends with a notable event or series of events.
The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of an era.
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What game theory teaches...
everybody kind of knew that that was an era thing because if we had no problem with it we just do it here so we hit it away because we knew it was uncomfortable because we know what our values are so what's been happening in the world is we've been evaluating all of the things that have been going on by ignoring our values because we don't
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It's a church. It's a...
The four minarets built over the next century are the most obvious sign of this era, serving as architectural supports in addition to their religious purpose. But there are many others. Ornate candle holders relate Suleiman's conquest of Hungary, while giant caligraphy discs hung from the ceiling
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The genius of Marie...
laid the groundwork for our understanding of physics and chemistry, blazing trails in oncology, technology, medicine, and nuclear physics, to name a few. For good or ill, her discoveries in radiation launched a new era, unearthing some of science's greatest secrets.
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History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
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Garth Lenz: The true...
And the world certainly does not need the largest toxic impoundments to grow and multiply and further threaten the downstream communities. And let's face it, we all live downstream in an era of global warming and climate change. What we need, is we all need to act
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The Sun’s surprising...
So how did people know the correct time years ago? For most of human history, going by the Sun's position was close enough. But during the modern era, the difference between sundials and mechanical clocks became important.
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What happens when our...
But the more of the control problem that we solve in advance, the better the odds that the transition to the machine intelligence era will go well. This to me looks like a thing that is well worth doing
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Filming Sharks In...
people are coming to dive in French Polynesia because of sharks because it's unique it's like the era touch for future regeneration and we're going to protect them
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Jeffrey Brown: How we...
I believe that we can end the era of violence in our cities. I believe that it is possible and that people are doing it even now. But I need your help.
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Safari Live - Day 333 PIPE...
there it's nothing the era but you see that he'd raise slightly
Video examples
What game theory teaches...
everybody kind of knew that that was an era thing because if we had no problem with it we just do it here so we hit it away because we knew it was uncomfortable because we know what our values are so what's been happening in the world is we've been evaluating all of the things that have been going on by ignoring our values because we don't
Video examples
It's a church. It's a...
The four minarets built over the next century are the most obvious sign of this era, serving as architectural supports in addition to their religious purpose. But there are many others. Ornate candle holders relate Suleiman's conquest of Hungary, while giant caligraphy discs hung from the ceiling
Video examples
The genius of Marie...
laid the groundwork for our understanding of physics and chemistry, blazing trails in oncology, technology, medicine, and nuclear physics, to name a few. For good or ill, her discoveries in radiation launched a new era, unearthing some of science's greatest secrets.
Video examples
History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
Video examples
Garth Lenz: The true...
And the world certainly does not need the largest toxic impoundments to grow and multiply and further threaten the downstream communities. And let's face it, we all live downstream in an era of global warming and climate change. What we need, is we all need to act
Video examples
The Sun’s surprising...
So how did people know the correct time years ago? For most of human history, going by the Sun's position was close enough. But during the modern era, the difference between sundials and mechanical clocks became important.
Video examples
What happens when our...
But the more of the control problem that we solve in advance, the better the odds that the transition to the machine intelligence era will go well. This to me looks like a thing that is well worth doing
Video examples
Filming Sharks In...
people are coming to dive in French Polynesia because of sharks because it's unique it's like the era touch for future regeneration and we're going to protect them
Video examples
Jeffrey Brown: How we...
I believe that we can end the era of violence in our cities. I believe that it is possible and that people are doing it even now. But I need your help.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 333 PIPE...
there it's nothing the era but you see that he'd raise slightly
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Shakira
Musician
I love reading about history. Sometimes, I feel I was born in the wrong era. There was more creativity in the air when people were still discovering new worlds.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
The world has entered an era of the most profound and challenging change in human history.
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Navid Negahban
Iranian Actor
I like 'Breaking Bad' and 'Game of Thrones.' I like that era. I like that fantasy world.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
As an American, I grew up in an era where we led the world in everything. Everything!
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Brian Azzarello
American Writer
DC characters are from a different era than Marvel characters.
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Boots Riley
American Musician
The tech world is not a new phenomenon; it's a new era.
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Da Brat
American Rapper
She's part of my era. I respect Remy. We friends.
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Frances Tiafoe
American Athlete
Hopefully my era can help build the game.
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Valerie Jarrett
American Lawyer
A new era of responsibility is here.
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James D. Watkins
American Admiral
This is an era of violent peace.
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Shakira
Musician
I love reading about history. Sometimes, I feel I was born in the wrong era. There was more creativity in the air when people were still discovering new worlds.
Quote examples
Stephen Covey
American Educator
The world has entered an era of the most profound and challenging change in human history.
Quote examples
Navid Negahban
Iranian Actor
I like 'Breaking Bad' and 'Game of Thrones.' I like that era. I like that fantasy world.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
As an American, I grew up in an era where we led the world in everything. Everything!
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Brian Azzarello
American Writer
DC characters are from a different era than Marvel characters.
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Boots Riley
American Musician
The tech world is not a new phenomenon; it's a new era.
Quote examples
Da Brat
American Rapper
She's part of my era. I respect Remy. We friends.
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Frances Tiafoe
American Athlete
Hopefully my era can help build the game.
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Valerie Jarrett
American Lawyer
A new era of responsibility is here.
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James D. Watkins
American Admiral
This is an era of violent peace.
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