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as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
this may be your golden moment to impress a baseball scout, so don't blow it
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as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
sang in a golden alto that filled the concert hall
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
the golden age of industrialization
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as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
a golden Labrador
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as in promising
pointing toward a happy outcome
that new job is a golden opportunity
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Recent Examples of golden
Because golden visa transactions represent such a small fraction of overall activity in the European countries that have implemented such initiatives, Daniels thinks their impact on the U.S. housing market would be negligible.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The child who finds the golden egg in each age category will receive a special prize.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Named oh-so appropriately, cheese dreams are pillowy bites of bread slathered in butter, topped with a generous layer of sharp Cheddar cheese, and toasted to golden, crispy perfection.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
Portugal offers a variety of appealing residency options, including a golden visa (although there’s no real estate investment option), a digital nomad visa, and more.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The child who finds the golden egg in each age category will receive a special prize.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Named oh-so appropriately, cheese dreams are pillowy bites of bread slathered in butter, topped with a generous layer of sharp Cheddar cheese, and toasted to golden, crispy perfection.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
Portugal offers a variety of appealing residency options, including a golden visa (although there’s no real estate investment option), a digital nomad visa, and more.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
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Numerous expansive windows let in natural light so the interior living space is bright.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Artificial lights stay bright 24 hours a day, and CCTV cameras and armed guards monitor each cell.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The combination of a round brush and hair dryer lifts roots while detangling and smoothing hair.—
Kylee McGuigan,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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Rocket Arena will later host men's first round March Madness games on March 21 and 23.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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Naples, with a population north of two million, is a thriving and crowded city, while the twisting and often crowded drive to Sorrento can elevate your blood pressure.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The organization, which was founded four years ago by the parents of Morgan Rodgers, a seemingly thriving women’s lacrosse player at Duke who suffered a serious knee injury before the start of her sophomore year.—
Rich Scherr,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2025
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As for her glam, Rosé’s blond hair was styled in a loose look, slightly pulled back with a few wisps to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Andreeva’s curly blond hair was slicked back into a braid, and sweat dotted her teal outfit.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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One promising method for addressing this demand is through collaborations between individuals and brands.—
Rafael Schwarz,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Tenacious when tackling and unafraid of a high-intensity sprint (whether getting forward or tracking back), he is considered a promising talent.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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James Fishback, the originator of the DOGE dividend idea, remains optimistic about the proposal's potential.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Anne Tergesen’s recent Wall Street Journal piece, The 401(k) Has Reached a Tipping Point in Its Takeover of American Retirement, paints an optimistic picture of a retirement system finally hitting its stride.—
Brian Menickella,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
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His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Aug. 2024
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Only by doing so can the tech sector sustain its momentum and secure a resilient, prosperous future.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Fairness is no longer a concern as the rich grow more prosperous and powerful while the poor grow poorer, and the middle class disappears.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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