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Recent Examples of gold-plated
Found in a man’s grave, the weapon’s silver- and gold-plated hilt is engraved with patterns, and a ring is fused to its pommel (the top of its handle).
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Loading your audio article Police on Friday identified the thorny thief who stole a gold-plated rose from a 9/11 memorial display at a Midtown church.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 Nov. 2024
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
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Loading your audio article Police on Friday identified the thorny thief who stole a gold-plated rose from a 9/11 memorial display at a Midtown church.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 Nov. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold-plated
Adjective
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Now part of the Musei Reali, the palace’s royal apartments—replete with crystal chandeliers, ceiling frescoes, gilded moldings, and antiques—have been opened up to the public.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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Pieces adorned with gilded motifs and dreamlike elements sparked meaningful conversations about the enduring dialogue between art and couture.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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The bartender turns on green, white, and gold Christmas lights.—
Joseph O’Neill,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 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
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“Gold-plated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold-plated. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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