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as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
this may be your golden moment to impress a baseball scout, so don't blow it
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as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
sang in a golden alto that filled the concert hall
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
the golden age of industrialization
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as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
a golden Labrador
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as in promising
pointing toward a happy outcome
that new job is a golden opportunity
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Recent Examples of golden
Speaking of which, the Xbox Elite controller may possibly be the golden standard for modern controllers.
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Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Watch from bed as the rising sun paints the Chisos peaks hues of pink and peach, or relax on the spacious deck or hammock as the desert transitions from golden hour to star-speckled night—a signature of the region’s enormous Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Chandeliers formed from golden twigs hang from vaulted ceilings embossed with Arabic designs in relief whilst turquoise sofas are set into alcoves surrounded by arches.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
All are also played by Banderas and all are equally afflicted with gold fever, an unquenchable desire to find El Dorado and the golden treasures the Incas were rumored to have left behind somewhere in the region.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Watch from bed as the rising sun paints the Chisos peaks hues of pink and peach, or relax on the spacious deck or hammock as the desert transitions from golden hour to star-speckled night—a signature of the region’s enormous Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Chandeliers formed from golden twigs hang from vaulted ceilings embossed with Arabic designs in relief whilst turquoise sofas are set into alcoves surrounded by arches.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
All are also played by Banderas and all are equally afflicted with gold fever, an unquenchable desire to find El Dorado and the golden treasures the Incas were rumored to have left behind somewhere in the region.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
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That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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The sky at the top of their driveway grew a brighter and brighter shade of red.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Her cousin was sitting with her mom at their round wooden kitchen table.Taylor Galgano, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Topping the two main sapphires are oval and round diamonds.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lee has encounters with plenty of other men — there is a fairly thriving gay community in town — but he’s taken with Allerton.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Residents are more inclined to vote, volunteer and seek higher education, demonstrating how a thriving arts scene can promote a connected and involved community.Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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By Sam Reed Chalamet attended this event with an almost indescribable style that, at first glance, called his aesthetic taste and the veracity of his new blond hair into question.María Munsuri, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2024
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As for her glam, Biden’s blond hair was styled with a side part and featured slight volume, with a few wisps to frame her face.Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the six conversations below, some of this year's most promising and ambitious chefs discuss everything from overcoming self-doubt during their first year in business to the work of preserving and amplifying their culture.Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
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The former UConn standout and WNBA champion has been named General Manager of the Connecticut Sun, a move that cements her as one of the league’s most dynamic and promising leaders.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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But as cannabis research continues to gain traction, the road ahead looks increasingly optimistic.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The outlook for 2025 appears cautiously optimistic.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
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Frey’s slow strumming and ringing, open chords add a country feel to what is, at its essence, an R&B waltz, and Meisner’s walking bass line summons a bluegrass feel.Rob Tannenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
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Looked at in a wealth sense, Fairfax and Montgomery aren’t nearly as prosperous as is assumed.John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Scooter’s work ethic has resulted in a prosperous career.Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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