gold-plated

as in gilded
covered in a thin layer of gold Gold-plated jewelry is less expensive than solid gold.

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Recent Examples of gold-plated The surgical steel posts are gold-plated and hypoallergenic for sensitive skin. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 The surgical steel posts are gold-plated and hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive ears. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Although many concerts are more elaborate and sporting franchises — often aided by taxpayer dollars — have gold-plated their stadiums with premium seating, prices have mostly increased because artists, promoters, and teams have taken advantage of the high demand, aided by dynamic pricing. Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 13 Sep. 2024 The Fight Fight Fight watch sells for between $500 and $800, depending on the color, and is gold-plated, the site says. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024 Young men with silver- and gold-plated lowrider bicycles lounged in chinos and T-shirts, while other men traded stories about cars past. David Gonzalez David Dee Delgado, New York Times, 19 May 2024 Its flamboyant top and gold-plated adornments—all mounted on a rounded base—reminded Stout of her studio manager Kate’s grandma. Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2023 Our Southern Living collection cross charm bracelet is gold-plated with lovely glass pearls. Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2023 The collection had also been whittled down from the early 19th century, with objects stolen, lost or damaged and discarded including silver and gold-plated ornaments, mission records and liturgical texts. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold-plated
Adjective
  • Elevate the hearth by hanging a gilded frame mirror over it and draping a seasonal garland on it.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Related Articles Her Schiaparelli Visage earrings, depicting a face in gilded brass with red lips and blue enamel eyes, complemented her look.
    Nick Hall, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • People with gold status on Play Points can claim a 30% discount on a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro / XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, according to redditors who have claimed the deal.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Botta boots, a black Dior Saddle Bag, a gold Chanel quilted cutout plate double chain necklace and Louis Vuitton's gold Louise PM Earrings.
    Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Above, the bronzed, gilt metal candelabra was sourced via Paris’s Marché Puce.
    Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The 2-year gilt yield had risen from around 4.2% on Wednesday to 4.415% in the Friday session.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024

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“Gold-plated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold-plated. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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