golden rule
noun
1
capitalized G&R
: a rule of ethical conduct referring to Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31: do to others as you would have them do to you
2
: a guiding principle
Examples of golden rule in a Sentence
I try to live by the Golden Rule.
The golden rule in sales is to know your customer.
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But always remember the golden rule: Stay true to your brand promise.
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Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
One of the golden rules of skin care: Never pop your pimples.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
The three golden rules of dementia are: Don't ask direct questions.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
And to little purpose, there being agreement among most faiths on the important morals, generally derivable from the golden rule.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
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Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
One of the golden rules of skin care: Never pop your pimples.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
The three golden rules of dementia are: Don't ask direct questions.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
And to little purpose, there being agreement among most faiths on the important morals, generally derivable from the golden rule.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Golden rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20rule. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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