in the new era vs in a new era

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the new era' is used when referring to a specific, well-defined era that has been previously mentioned or is well-known. On the other hand, 'in a new era' is used when talking about a general, unspecified era that is different from the current one.

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in the new era

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific, well-defined era.

Use 'in the new era' when you are talking about a particular era that has been previously mentioned or is well-known.

Examples:

In the new era of digital transformation, companies need to adapt quickly to stay competitive.
In the new era of space exploration, we are making significant advancements in technology.

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They were no use in the new era
In the new era that is beginning state intervention cannot have as its objective the achievement of full employment via wasteful consumption or via the packing of the public sector with pointless jobs.
Its successes make the Union an example in the new historic era.
In the new historic era, our task is not to be able to face up to someone through our strength.
In the new Meiji era, many men who had worked with my father... ...rose to positions of great authority
To that end, it is important to broaden the content of artistic education to improve integration into the labour market in this sector, as well as the potential for artistic activity in the new digital era.
The restriction of wastefulness and the rational energy use constitute an imperative and universal need, if we want to make the transition in the new energy era as painless as possible while simultaneously protecting the environment.
It is also aimed at ensuring respect for pluralism of information and diversity of content in the new technological era, which requires an active, steadfast and vigilant policy on the part of the public authorities at both national and European level.
President Kostunica said at the meeting with mayors, that in the new democratic era Yugoslavia was going to have to do quite a bit about gender mainstreaming because they were only I think three women in the room at that meeting.
In the course of a new ERA Report (2009-0394) manufacturers of some complex medical apparatus have discovered that these cannot yet ensure long term reliability without lead.
In the new European era which began after the British and French elections what should the new economic policy be?
In the report "A new Era of Social Justice" you say "inefficient growth patterns (have increased) inequality throughout the world", can you explain?
According to an article in The New York Times, a new era is dawning for women in the Arab world, the example of Tunisia showing that change is possible.
Just don't give me the new era speech again.
Only a new human being of pure brain can lead man forward into the new era.
The new era is deeply revolutionary. and it knows it.
They are a signal of the new era of which you speak and I wish to welcome that on behalf of my group.
His greatest legacy may be as architect of the new era of Russian, American relations.
Just don't give me the new era speech again.
I am Tom Zarek... and this is the first day of the new era.

Alternatives:

In this new era
In that new era
In our new era
In their new era
In his new era

in a new era

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a general, unspecified era that is different from the current one.

Use 'in a new era' when you are talking about a new period of time that is not specifically defined or known.