variants
or gilt-edge
as in superb
of the very best kind
the forward squandered a gilt-edged opportunity to tie the score
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilt-edged
Adjective
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Going from 5-12 to 11-6 and a playoff berth in less than one year is a superb foundation to build on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025 -
These superb lead performances by all-time-great cast members work perfectly in concert, capturing and skewering a specific self-serious art-house style.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And Kieran Culkin is the highlight of the piece, absolutely terrific in a mercurial and emotional role, and the Golden Globe winner and Screen Actors Guild nominee is the clear favorite to win best supporting actor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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This model has been a terrific success for decades and should be used with UAPs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For four years, the four Aztecs have been sensational together.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Storr, a transfer from Wisconsin, was sensational in hitting 6 of 10 shots in 22 minutes.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The 2024 Presidential Greatness Project Expert Survey, which includes members of the American Political Science Association and other scholars, ranked Truman as the sixth greatest president of all time.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Gutekunst said Wyatt was the team’s best interior pass rusher, which is good for him but not great for fellow defensive tackle Kenny Clark, who makes more than $21 million per year.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In both periods, the metro's fine particle levels ranked in the middle of the pack for U.S. cities.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Luckily, the cat and the snake are fine, and the latter was removed and relocated from the home.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Grants Awarded Armed Services YMCA San Diego: Enhances the lives of military members and their families through supportive programs and the expansion of a new center which will double capacity to affordable and quality childcare and youth programming.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
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Aside from friendlies against quality European sides Watford, Dinamo Minsk and Juventus, the federation failed to schedule meaningful international matches.—
Pablo Maurer,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Reality Bites Hollywood Squares The game show where contestants test their ability to gauge whether famous people are telling lies is back and in prime time.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Brunelle has been on the receiving end of these comparisons, as he was often likened to British actor Rowan Atkinson, famous for playing Mr. Bean.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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Declan Rice’s lovely half-volley had set Arsenal on their way to a 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb, almost guaranteeing a top-eight finish in the Champions League’s league phase and a bye straight to the round of 16.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Gilt-edged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilt-edged. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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