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period

[peer-ee-uhd] / ˈpɪər i əd /
NOUN
extent of time
Synonyms
STRONGEST
age course cycle date duration era season span stage stretch term time
STRONG
aeon days epoch generation interval measure space spell while years
NOUN
ending
Synonyms
STRONGEST
end
STRONG
cessation close closing closure conclusion discontinuance limit stop termination
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning commencement continuation introduction opening start

Example Sentences

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In the mid-2000s, Zimbabwe underwent a period of hyperinflation that resulted in printing banknotes worth 100 trillion dollars.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Yet this period of change has reignited debate among fans, who remain divided over whether Simeone should stay or step aside.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

More people say they plan to stay at their jobs for a longer period of time, according to a ZipRecruiter survey of new hires in January.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Earlier this week, five ships passed through the international waterway during a 24-hour period, compared with the prewar volume of around 150.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It is also the only thing beautiful about this period.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.