How to Use gilt in a Sentence
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Joanna's approach is both a gilt trip and a fling with an old flame-stitch.
—Cathy Whitlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022
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Two large onion dome cupolas with tall gilt crosses have toppled to the ground.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2023
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The matchbook flashed like a sunset, its gilt cover catching the light.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2023
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An old desk had been retrieved from the basement and raised on blocks of wood, with two gilt microphones mounted on top.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2023
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Six months ago an alarm went off in the United Kingdom, when the gilt market (UK government bonds) spun out of control.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 14 Mar. 2023
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The silver gilt coronation spoon — which is used to dispense the anointing oil — survived.
—Leila Sackur, NBC News, 6 May 2023
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Beside a gilt statue of a jaguar in the corner of the room, someone had propped a mirror with an image of Jesus etched at its center.
—Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 26 June 2023
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The gilt frame around an Alexis Walter abstract plays off the bed’s delicate gold leaf detailing and the Visual Comfort lamps.
—House Beautiful, 2 Mar. 2023
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Further back, bedrooms awash in ruby, rose quartz, and gilt accents complete the color journey.
—Nathalie Kirby, House Beautiful, 5 May 2023
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Think Venetian plaster walls, faux gilt moldings, beamed ceilings, and travertine and hardwood floors.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 May 2023
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The package sparked a market rout, sending the pound to an all-time low against the dollar and forcing the Bank of England into a dramatic intervention to stave off a gilt market crash.
—Emily Ashton, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2022
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It was also embroidered with gilt metal thread, wire, and spangles by the folks at Edward Stillwell & Company.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 May 2023
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This piece is made up of white leather, and further features gilt metal thread embroidery depicting the national emblems of the Tudor Rose, thistle, shamrock, oak leaves, and acorns.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2023
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The figures have pointed to persistent inflationary pressures, increasing the chances of more interest rate hikes by the Bank of England and driving up gilt yields.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 14 June 2023
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The gilt mirror, chandelier, and decorative accents on the vintage demilune cabinets add frill and pomp, while the reclaimed wood columns ground the room with an air of history and resilience.
—Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 30 June 2023
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Carlo Bugatti inlaid mahogany tea table and its companion tea and coffee service, made of gilt silver festooned with ivory tusks.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 25 Dec. 2020
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These London hotels sure know how to make an entrance, from gilt gold pillars, to statement chandeliers, and glass roofs, here are some of the most stylish hotel lobbies in London, and the design inspirations behind them.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 14 June 2021
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In the original painting, the spouses wear luxurious clothing; Antoine reclines near a bare tabletop inlaid with gilt brass details.
—Nora McGreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2021
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Traders are also now pricing in the possibility of an intra-meeting hike, according to Trevor Pugh, head of gilt inter-dealer broker and agency desks at Tradition Ltd.
—David Goodman, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2022
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Indulgent details abound, from striped Corinthian pilasters and custom fireplaces to elaborate gilt leaf light fixtures and crystal chandeliers.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 16 May 2023
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Smiling serenely, she is ensconced in a maximalist landscape of accoutrements: crystal goblets, ornate silver serving platters, gilt picture frames, velvety furnishings.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2021
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Joanna's approach is both a gilt trip and a fling with an old flame-stitch.
—Cathy Whitlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022
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Two large onion dome cupolas with tall gilt crosses have toppled to the ground.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2023
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The matchbook flashed like a sunset, its gilt cover catching the light.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2023
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An old desk had been retrieved from the basement and raised on blocks of wood, with two gilt microphones mounted on top.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2023
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Six months ago an alarm went off in the United Kingdom, when the gilt market (UK government bonds) spun out of control.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 14 Mar. 2023
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The silver gilt coronation spoon — which is used to dispense the anointing oil — survived.
—Leila Sackur, NBC News, 6 May 2023
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Beside a gilt statue of a jaguar in the corner of the room, someone had propped a mirror with an image of Jesus etched at its center.
—Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 26 June 2023
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The gilt frame around an Alexis Walter abstract plays off the bed’s delicate gold leaf detailing and the Visual Comfort lamps.
—House Beautiful, 2 Mar. 2023
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Further back, bedrooms awash in ruby, rose quartz, and gilt accents complete the color journey.
—Nathalie Kirby, House Beautiful, 5 May 2023
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Ditto for sharp moves in bond prices, as the 10-year British gilt popped above 4.5%.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2022
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The British central bank stepped in, buying gilts to steady the market.
—Paul Hannon, WSJ, 29 Mar. 2023
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The yield on the 30-year gilt fell more than a percentage point on Wednesday.
—Joe Rennison, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2022
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The king, cast in lead and covered in gold gilt, sat on a horse and wore a Roman toga and a crown of laurels.
—Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2021
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Whilst Tiny Jane, can be annoying in her steely earnestness, Stevens softens it with a gilt of sweetness.
—Bolu Babalola, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 May 2021
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Government bonds rose, pushing 10-year gilt yields down.
—Lucy Meakin, Bloomberg.com, 1 Sep. 2020
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Dictators, both genuine and wannabe, soothe themselves with marble and gilt.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2021
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The BoE purchased gilts to increase their price and lower interest rates, but in the process the broad money supply expanded, and the BoE’s inflation fight was put on hold.
—Steve H. Hanke, National Review, 22 Mar. 2023
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Each coronet style correlates to one's title. Duke or Duchess: Coronet will have a silver gilt circled with eight strawberry leaves.
—Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 6 May 2023
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One poignant example of that risk was seen last October, after concerns about fiscal policy in the U.K. led to a massive selloff in government bonds, called gilts.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2023
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In addition, the green gilt currently trades at relatively rich levels and needs a sharp concession ahead of Wednesday’s auction, RBC says.
—WSJ, 24 May 2023
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To increase their income, pension funds leveraged their purchase of gilts, borrowing money to fund the operation.
—Steve H. Hanke, National Review, 22 Mar. 2023
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Financial markets are already pricing in further interest rate hikes to tame price rises, with the yield on UK government bonds — or gilts — maturing in two years’ time now above the highs reached during a sharp selloff in the fall.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 13 June 2023
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The gilt of this period — staggering wealth accumulated by a tiny slice of the population — created a new American aristocracy whose members outdid one another at the true American pastime, conspicuous consumption.
—Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2020
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Ditto for sharp moves in bond prices, as the 10-year British gilt popped above 4.5%.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2022
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The British central bank stepped in, buying gilts to steady the market.
—Paul Hannon, WSJ, 29 Mar. 2023
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The yield on the 30-year gilt fell more than a percentage point on Wednesday.
—Joe Rennison, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2022
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The king, cast in lead and covered in gold gilt, sat on a horse and wore a Roman toga and a crown of laurels.
—Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2021
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Whilst Tiny Jane, can be annoying in her steely earnestness, Stevens softens it with a gilt of sweetness.
—Bolu Babalola, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 May 2021
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Government bonds rose, pushing 10-year gilt yields down.
—Lucy Meakin, Bloomberg.com, 1 Sep. 2020
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Dictators, both genuine and wannabe, soothe themselves with marble and gilt.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2021
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The BoE purchased gilts to increase their price and lower interest rates, but in the process the broad money supply expanded, and the BoE’s inflation fight was put on hold.
—Steve H. Hanke, National Review, 22 Mar. 2023
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Each coronet style correlates to one's title. Duke or Duchess: Coronet will have a silver gilt circled with eight strawberry leaves.
—Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 6 May 2023
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One poignant example of that risk was seen last October, after concerns about fiscal policy in the U.K. led to a massive selloff in government bonds, called gilts.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2023
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In addition, the green gilt currently trades at relatively rich levels and needs a sharp concession ahead of Wednesday’s auction, RBC says.
—WSJ, 24 May 2023
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To increase their income, pension funds leveraged their purchase of gilts, borrowing money to fund the operation.
—Steve H. Hanke, National Review, 22 Mar. 2023
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Financial markets are already pricing in further interest rate hikes to tame price rises, with the yield on UK government bonds — or gilts — maturing in two years’ time now above the highs reached during a sharp selloff in the fall.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 13 June 2023
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The gilt of this period — staggering wealth accumulated by a tiny slice of the population — created a new American aristocracy whose members outdid one another at the true American pastime, conspicuous consumption.
—Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2020
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Ditto for sharp moves in bond prices, as the 10-year British gilt popped above 4.5%.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2022
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The British central bank stepped in, buying gilts to steady the market.
—Paul Hannon, WSJ, 29 Mar. 2023
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