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
Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Archeologists found the man with a set of keys, while the woman was found holding gold coins and with gold and pearl earrings.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Depending on which state your license or ID is from, REAL IDs will have a gold or black star (or a star in a bear, in the case of California) in the upper portion of the card.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Athletes also have auctioned off their medals for charity, including two-time canoe champion Yuri Cheban from Ukraine whose two golds and a bronze were auctioned for $109,451 in 2022 to help the war effort.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Archeologists found the man with a set of keys, while the woman was found holding gold coins and with gold and pearl earrings.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Wearing a crisp, white jersey while sitting in front of a banner featuring the black and gold logos of his new club and the black, red, and gold flag of his home nation, Muhoozi meticulously printed his name on a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
—Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Depending on which state your license or ID is from, REAL IDs will have a gold or black star (or a star in a bear, in the case of California) in the upper portion of the card.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
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Listen to this article A man was arrested in connection with a robbery at a gas station in West Haven on Tuesday after he was allegedly found walking nearby with a stash of loose cash.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
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After setting aside that initial pile of cash, however, 75% apparently goes to Trump’s company, and 25% gets split between other insiders, including the family of Steve Witkoff, Trump’s incoming special envoy to the Middle East.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The 10-year U.S. Treasury is trading with a yield of 4.65% while the U.K. 10-year gilt yield is at 4.72%.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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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 Jan. 2025
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The token, hosted on the Solana blockchain, has been limited to a supply of 200 million coins at launch before expanding to 1 billion over the next three years, according to the coin’s website.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Some sourness is lingering after Trump and his wife launched meme coins, which critics said looked like an unseemly cash grab.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Another Florida beach worthy of unfurling a towel before golden hour is famous Siesta Key Beach, one of Florida’s most beautiful beaches.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Beets Beets come in various colors: white, golden, red, and purple.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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And then later, Elon Musk was saying those guys don't have the money.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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That money could cover one-third of the Wave’s 2025 payroll.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The building dates back to 1888 and has been impeccably preserved so that its gilded glamor is just as breathtaking today.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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One grave contained fragments of gilded oval brooches, part of a metal cauldron and a book clasp that had been repurposed as jewelry.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Jan. 2025
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Another difference is that silver can be currency because its value enables everyday transactions.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Leaders in the industry, including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, have lambasted bitcoin as a currency for criminals and fraudsters.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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