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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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Dispensed via a gilded click pen—one that can always be found in Jennifer Lopez’s beauty bag—the lightweight product is a Vogue editor’s secret for awakening tired eyes.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Associated Press reported this week that a second man, Michael Jones, has been convicted for his role in the burglary of the 215-pound gilded commode, which authorities have yet to recover. Jones, 39, was found guilty of burglary in the Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday, according to the AP.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The following day, the couple exchanged handwritten vows in an intimate forest ceremony at an altar lit with gold candelabra.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Your choice of a black, silver, or rose gold stainless-steel card, made from 75% recycled material.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The first features a titanium case with red and gilt accents within the dial and movement, while the second uses a Carbon TPT case formed by hundreds of layers of carbon fibers, with yellow accents in the dial and movement.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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The art work, a ten-by-thirteen-inch neoclassical portrait in a cheap gilt frame, depicted a woman in a gas mask.—
Alex Scordelis,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Gold-plated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold-plated. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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