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as in gold
covered in a thin layer of gold
An antique mirror in a gilded frame hung over the marble fireplace.
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as in wealthy
coming from or characterized by wealth and luxury
The exclusive nightclub was a popular hangout among the city's gilded youth. The grand hotel has been lovingly restored to its former gilded splendor.
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or gilt
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as in varnished
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as in painted
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Recent Examples of gilded
Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Guests were welcomed into the gilded halls of the official Hôtel de Pontalba residence to see the fashion showcase of the seventh annual Supima Design Lab.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
In addition to a photo of Long getting down on one knee in a gilded room and pulling out a ring, Jackson shared more flicks from the special moment on her Instagram Stories.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Anchoring these diabolical lyrical flights is a collection of enticingly busy sound sculptures: trap drums, soul samples, ominous keys, and other melodic embellishments sparkling in the mix like the gilded garments gracing an irate monarch.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
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Seated in a gilded armchair near the center of a circular rotating stage, 80-year-old Joni Mitchell spun slowly into view Saturday night at the Hollywood Bowl like someone who’d just heard a joke at a party.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Guests were welcomed into the gilded halls of the official Hôtel de Pontalba residence to see the fashion showcase of the seventh annual Supima Design Lab.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
In addition to a photo of Long getting down on one knee in a gilded room and pulling out a ring, Jackson shared more flicks from the special moment on her Instagram Stories.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Anchoring these diabolical lyrical flights is a collection of enticingly busy sound sculptures: trap drums, soul samples, ominous keys, and other melodic embellishments sparkling in the mix like the gilded garments gracing an irate monarch.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilded
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The gold grass Is gilded with dew on our morning drives in a grumbling open-sided Land Cruiser.Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Stewart paired the look with gold skinny jeans and a layered pearl necklace, also in gold.Gil Macias, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Though Luigi Mangione comes from a wealthy and prominent family, anonymous online donors have chipped in thousands of dollars to fund his legal defense against charges connected to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The offerings found inside the tombs of the building indicate that their occupants were wealthy and of high social status.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Case hinges on how Americans buy groceries During the three-week trial in a Portland courtroom, the FTC and the companies painted differing views of the grocery market.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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The main construction material was mudbrick painted with plaster.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
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Brush with the egg and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
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In a test of the technology, a number of the sensor units were attached to the leaves of golden birch trees which were growing in the experimental garden of the University of Tokyo.New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024
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Pam Danziger covers retail with an emphasis on luxury brands and affluent consumers.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Donald Trump could stop that While Newsom’s administration has cracked down on other affluent communities that resist quotas — it’s been especially aggressive with conservative Huntington Beach — liberal Marin County has historically received the kid gloves treatment.Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The moment is at once rich with relief and freighted with ominousness: Lady Liberty is filmed upside down.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Its rich, thick formula feels weightless on the skin, providing deep hydration without any heavy sensation.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Find these two in my shopping cart, embroidered with my favorite words and destinations.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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The 4,300-square-foot space, outfitted with gaming chairs that are embroidered with Western's Warrior mascot, houses several gaming monitors and PC's under bright overhead lights.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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Her second solo album, a collection of baroque chamber folk, explores mortality with striking verve.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
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Near the brocade sofas, jewelry designer Presley Oldham posed for a commemorative selfie with muse Louisa Jacobson—the cool-girl actor dripping in a halter top of baroque string pearls, diamonds, and moonstones.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Gilded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilded. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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