as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
all the gold in the world won't buy happiness
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Recent Examples of gold
Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Dion was photographed rocking a stylish-yet-casual outfit, which featured a white button-down, dark wash jeans, gold hoops, bracelets and a necklace to tie it all together.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2025
The corset also included a gold heart as a nod to Penelope's love of Colin Bridgerton in the story, played by Luke Newton.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This has the effect of treating bitcoin as an asset with long-term value, akin to gold, rather than a deposit account available for immediate fiscal needs.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Dion was photographed rocking a stylish-yet-casual outfit, which featured a white button-down, dark wash jeans, gold hoops, bracelets and a necklace to tie it all together.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The thief, along with another man, then got into a gold Cadillac Escalade with tinted windows and no license plates and sped off.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2025
The corset also included a gold heart as a nod to Penelope's love of Colin Bridgerton in the story, played by Luke Newton.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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As an bonus, this would save the cash taking unnecessary detours to the federal government to pay bureaucrats, some of whom Elon Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) suspects to be curiously well-off indeed.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the cash payments, victims may be eligible for one year of three-bureau identity theft protection, credit monitoring, and at least $1 million of fraud/identity theft insurance, the settlement website states.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trademarks like gilt buttons and braided trim were also added to the design, which originated with the introduction of the tweed skirt suit in the 1920s.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
16 Feb. 2025
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The notes of the 1877 version report on a costume made of maline lace, embroidered with gold stitches, with a bodice of straw-colored satin, decorated with sequins and gilt mesh.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Now, the coins divide perfectly, but still one coin remains.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Archaeologists found a wide variety of artifacts inside the 2,400-year-old tomb, including a gold ring with a semi-precious stone, two gold coins and several gold leaves from a wreath.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Drizzle sells jars of raw white and raw golden honey, although its major selling point is its superfood varieties, including Turmeric Gold, Berry Bliss (whipped primarily with fresh acai berries and blueberries), and Cacao Luxe (made with Fair Trade cacao).—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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When Michael and Esther introduce the all-important golden knife, the chefs learn this epic day of cooking will be full of twists and turns, but only those that can adjust on the fly have a chance to be the last chef standing.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Though the investments may seem legitimate, criminals eventually disappear with the consumers’ money.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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By revoking money from global-health efforts, the U.S. has created the conditions for the health of people around the world to deteriorate, which will give tuberculosis even more opportunities to kill.—
John Green,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The display-worthy compact, decked with gilded stars, makes the blush all the more appealing.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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Decorate the mantel with antique accents, a gilded mirror, and a couple vases.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Monday's announcement is the latest push to honor Tubman on the currency and remove Jackson, the country's seventh president and a slaveholder.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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The dollar has been weakening against most other currencies.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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