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or gilt
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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
Gerald Scorse, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Kristen Bell stepped out for the 2025 Golden Globes looking like a gilded statue — and perhaps felt like one too!
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Right now, Danielson’s approach has propelled Boise State through a gilded but challenging season, breathing new life into the program’s David vs. Goliath roots.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Wishing you a gilded future—whether reboots are in the picture, or not.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2025
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While paying Medicare taxes is routine for workers, a gilded few have been paying not a penny.
—Gerald Scorse, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Kristen Bell stepped out for the 2025 Golden Globes looking like a gilded statue — and perhaps felt like one too!
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Right now, Danielson’s approach has propelled Boise State through a gilded but challenging season, breathing new life into the program’s David vs. Goliath roots.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Wishing you a gilded future—whether reboots are in the picture, or not.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilded
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Hailed the ‘The Ultimate Gift Bag,’ the accessory is crafted in a stylish slouchy tot design in brown suede with a gold coin 'Golden Globes' tag.Escher Walcott, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Pair it with a knee-length wool coat and these gold heels (also on sale) and your outfit is set.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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An analysis of satellite images by Microsoft offered a glimpse of the devastation in one section of Pacific Palisades, a wealthy neighborhood between Malibu and Santa Monica.Leanne Abraham, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Even for wealthy investors, passive holdings have a strong appeal, says Christopher C. Geczy, Wharton adjunct professor of finance and academic director of the Wharton Wealth Management Initiative.Francis Gingras Roy, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Two women were selling jewelry and crafts, their tables featuring beaded earrings, silver and copper bracelets, and carefully painted clay pots.Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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The gray paint is gone, but its owner keeps the Coast Guard Reserve number painted on the hull, and the boat has most of its original fittings.David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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As dawn unfurls, golden rays pierce through the coastal mist, revealing a path of broken branches and impossibly large footprints winding past the door of my luxurious tented shelter.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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The pie typically has a golden brown top, warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a custard filling firm enough to eat by hand.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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With its booming affluent population, China is at the forefront of this transformation, propelling the growth of the luxury vehicle market.Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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One of the blazes — the Palisades fire, in one of the city’s most affluent areas — has damaged or destroyed thousands of buildings and has burned more than 17,200 acres.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Chia seeds, like other seeds and nuts, are rich in oils that, when exposed to oxygen, can easily spoil and take on an unpleasant rancid flavor.Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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The whisky's texture is rich, creamy, and mouth-coating.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Each six-way power seat comes clad in smooth black leather with white contrast stitching at the seams and the trident logo embroidered into the headrest.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Platform Crocs were worn with oversized jean shorts and jeans embroidered with hearts.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
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The shoes feature tones of sundial and baroque brown, and include sunflower motifs on the lip of the shoes.Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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Housed in a 19th century Roman palazzo, the hotel’s 78 rooms and suites showcase Italian baroque opulence and the elegance of French classicism, striking the perfect balance between tradition and modernity.Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Gilded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilded. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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