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or gilt
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as in gold
covered in a thin layer of gold
An antique mirror in a gilded frame hung over the marble fireplace.
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as in wealthy
coming from or characterized by wealth and luxury
The exclusive nightclub was a popular hangout among the city's gilded youth. The grand hotel has been lovingly restored to its former gilded splendor.
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or gilt
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as in varnished
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as in painted
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Recent Examples of gilded
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
One grave contained fragments of gilded oval brooches, part of a metal cauldron and a book clasp that had been repurposed as jewelry.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
The mid-tone green has a warm yellow undertone that works particularly well with the ornate gilded gold picture frame and dark wood dining chairs.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
In total, archaeologists fully excavated the womens' two graves, and were able to analyze a third one that was not fully excavated but contained a gilded brooch and 25 glass beads.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The building dates back to 1888 and has been impeccably preserved so that its gilded glamor is just as breathtaking today.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
One grave contained fragments of gilded oval brooches, part of a metal cauldron and a book clasp that had been repurposed as jewelry.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
The mid-tone green has a warm yellow undertone that works particularly well with the ornate gilded gold picture frame and dark wood dining chairs.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
In total, archaeologists fully excavated the womens' two graves, and were able to analyze a third one that was not fully excavated but contained a gilded brooch and 25 glass beads.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilded
Adjective
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In a cemetery on the outskirts of Sumy this month, row upon row of blue and gold Ukrainian flags fluttered in a cold wind.—
Marc Santora,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement World & Nation South Africa tried to pressure informal gold miners by cutting off food.—
Mogomotsi Magome and Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Most Popular Most Popular Moore’s budget plan raises taxes on wealthiest Maryland residents.—
Glynis Kazanjian,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Brutalist also stars Felicity Jones as László’s life, Erzsébet (Felicity Jones), Alessandro Nivola as László’s cousin, Attila, and Guy Pearce as Harrison Lee Van Buren a wealthy industrialist who employs the architect.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The sun has disappeared beyond the middle-class condos of West Palm Beach and the western sky is painted tangerine.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The gray paint is gone, but its owner keeps the Coast Guard Reserve number painted on the hull, and the boat has most of its original fittings.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Using a kitchen torch, melt and caramelize the sugar until a hard golden crust forms, about 1 minute per ramekin.—
Joe Yonan,
Saveur,
23 Jan. 2025
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But the campaign for a golden statuette doesn’t end here—nor does Madison’s campaign to bring back ladylike dressing.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The company has even taken its advertising to subway stations in some of the city-state’s most affluent areas.—
Kevin Lim,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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Green design architects can help A method that's been around for thousands of years and that was perfected in Germany in the 1960s and 1970s, green roofs weren't uncommon in more affluent neighborhoods when Cassiano first heard about them.—
Jill Langlois,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Larry Ellison, also one of the world’s richest men, is facing regulatory hurdles with the Paramount-Skydance merger that would see his son, Skydance CEO David Ellison, running the combined media assets.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Eating purple foods rich in anthocyanins may help support gut health, ease inflammation, and reduce oxidative stress (cell damage).1 1.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Each six-way power seat comes clad in smooth black leather with white contrast stitching at the seams and the trident logo embroidered into the headrest.—
Martin Lerma,
Robb Report,
23 Dec. 2024
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Platform Crocs were worn with oversized jean shorts and jeans embroidered with hearts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline Van Kampen wrote the play Farinelli and the King and its baroque music.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2025
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As environmental changes damage traditional terracotta sculptures, training local artisans to conserve these baroque masterpieces can help revive a local ceramics tradition.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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