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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
Speaking of which, the Xbox Elite controller may possibly be the golden standard for modern controllers.
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Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Watch from bed as the rising sun paints the Chisos peaks hues of pink and peach, or relax on the spacious deck or hammock as the desert transitions from golden hour to star-speckled night—a signature of the region’s enormous Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Chandeliers formed from golden twigs hang from vaulted ceilings embossed with Arabic designs in relief whilst turquoise sofas are set into alcoves surrounded by arches.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
All are also played by Banderas and all are equally afflicted with gold fever, an unquenchable desire to find El Dorado and the golden treasures the Incas were rumored to have left behind somewhere in the region.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Watch from bed as the rising sun paints the Chisos peaks hues of pink and peach, or relax on the spacious deck or hammock as the desert transitions from golden hour to star-speckled night—a signature of the region’s enormous Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Chandeliers formed from golden twigs hang from vaulted ceilings embossed with Arabic designs in relief whilst turquoise sofas are set into alcoves surrounded by arches.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
All are also played by Banderas and all are equally afflicted with gold fever, an unquenchable desire to find El Dorado and the golden treasures the Incas were rumored to have left behind somewhere in the region.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
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The wider the dynamic range, the more information the webcam can capture in the brightest highlights and darkest shadows in a single shot.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Brittany took her kids to a Kansas City Current game on Saturday, Nov. 9, with Sterling and Bronze sporting bright teal Current teddy bear jackets and yellow headphones.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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It’s designed as an asymmetrical heart, the border clustered with round and oval-shaped rubies with an openworked center of gold in a honeycomb motif studded with round diamonds.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Hatton was diagnosed with desmoplastic small round cell tumor, a rare and aggressive form of cancer in January.Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Independent Bookstores are vital to a healthy and thriving community.American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Unlock the full potential of your amenities and shape a thriving, dynamic environment that delights tenants, residents and visitors alike.Mark Zettl, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The bright yellow cheese that coats that smile is like his bright blond hair.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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With her long blond hair and fine porcelain features, Grande nails the Little Miss Perfect dimension of Glinda’s personality, but lacks her idol’s killer comic timing.Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Nearly two decades later, after discussing a promising new investigative technique called genetic genealogy at a family reunion, Jack searched online for genetic genealogists and learned about CeCe Moore, a pioneering DNA sleuth who, at that time, had helped to solve dozens of cases.KC Baker, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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For years, overshadowed by its neighboring emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is now stepping into the spotlight as one of the UAE’s most promising real estate hotspots for property investors.Arash Jalili, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Hollywood Reporter’s own Wizard of Odds, Scott Feinberg, ranked it a far more optimistic 6th out of his top 10.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
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Not engaging Zoomers is clearly not an option, especially considering that, based on the PwC report mentioned above, younger generations are way more optimistic about the influence of AI on the global job market and are generally more prepared to upgrade their skills when necessary.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 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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Frey’s slow strumming and ringing, open chords add a country feel to what is, at its essence, an R&B waltz, and Meisner’s walking bass line summons a bluegrass feel.Rob Tannenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
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Thoughtful strategic partnerships are a powerful tool in navigating today's global economy and securing a prosperous future.Bharath Kumar Kakkireni, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Since 2022, cider sommelier Dan Pucci and Madeleine Osborn have hosted their idiosyncratic take on an English wassail celebration, the ancient tradition of visiting apple orchards in the wintertime to fête the trees and promote a prosperous harvest in the year to come.Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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