gault

Definition of gaultnext
chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gault
Noun
  • Findings show that the strength, appearance, and overall technical performance of the clay bricks will remain consistent, ensuring that sustainability gains are achieved without compromising performance standards.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Rich earth tones—clay, sand, and khaki—feel modern right now, offering a polished, understated alternative to traditional blue.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, many areas on the slopes are spotted with slush and mud.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The difference between the energy of the machine that resolutely crosses the cordillera and the tiny zeal in the wings of an insect that asks only for leaves to eat and mud in which to house her eggs.
    María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Another technique used at Barone Pizzini is spraying kaolin, a white dust, on the leaves to improve photosynthesis and reflect solar rays.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The mask is also made with complexion-soothing oatmeal to treat redness and irritation, along with kaolin clay to gently, yet deeply penetrate your pores and exfoliate impurities.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Logan had recently stepped away from farming land near the project, and the food truck—serving burgers, chicken, gumbo, and rice and beans—seemed like a way to build a new livelihood without leaving the community.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • There will be homemade goods like gumbo and jambalaya, and kids can enjoy watching educational shows and play in the carnival.
    Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And the staff are available up to nine hours a day to lead on-property animal rescue adventures and oversee sand-castle building on the two private beaches.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Below, according to a San Francisco Chronicle video, in bold white letters on the sand, demonstrators displayed another message saying no to ICE, wars, lies and kings.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As the train pulled into the precincts of Guilin, Martha and Joost gazed out the window at a series of pointy green hills poking up out of bright-orange soil.
    Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Borlaug’s life reflects the kind of innovation that can grow from Iowa soil and reach far beyond it.
    Kate Levasseur, Des Moines Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Accessibility Due to Lupaia’s location on a steep hilltop with gravel pathways and naturally uneven grounds at various levels, this resort is not wheelchair accessible.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Any second, surely, Dad’s tan Mercedes would glide into view and start its rumbling, lumbering ascent up the gravel drive.
    Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Gault.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gault. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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