1
: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2
a
: being or having the color gold or the color of gold
b
4
: of a high degree of excellence : superb
5
: prosperous, flourishing
golden days
6
a
: radiantly youthful and vigorous
b
: having talents that promise great success
—often used with boy
c
: highly favored : popular
7
: favorable, advantageous
a golden opportunity
8
: of, relating to, or being a 50th anniversary or its celebration
goldenly
adverb
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The memoir recounts the golden times in her life.
this may be your golden moment to impress a baseball scout, so don't blow it
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Made using a French choux-style pastry of butter, flour, and eggs that is cooked on the stove top, these crab puffs get piped onto a sheet pan, then baked until golden brown and perfectly airy and crisp.
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However, America’s golden girls aren’t the only Olympians taking to the collegiate stage.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Transfer the sheet to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
Photo : Ryan Merrill, courtesy of RM Sotheby's The Camaro Z/28 was a shining star in the golden era of the Trans-Am race series, from 1968 to 1972.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
However, America’s golden girls aren’t the only Olympians taking to the collegiate stage.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Transfer the sheet to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
Photo : Ryan Merrill, courtesy of RM Sotheby's The Camaro Z/28 was a shining star in the golden era of the Trans-Am race series, from 1968 to 1972.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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golden
adjective
gold·en
ˈgōl-dən 
1
: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2
: having the color of gold
golden hair
3
: prosperous
a golden age
4
: favorable sense 2
a golden opportunity
5
: having a rich and smooth sound
a golden voice
6
: of or relating to a 50th anniversary
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