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
Colson Thayer, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Five of the numbers will come from white balls whose numbers range between 1 to 70 and the last number will come from the gold Mega Ball whose numbers range between 1 and 25.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
In Texas—and more recently, Illinois—Arwa emulates the aesthetic with its specific designs like the geometric inlays crafted into the gold arch designs inspired by one the oldest mosques in Yemen, Queen Arwa Mosque.
—Hira Qureshi, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Winning Olympic gold is special — but there's something unique about winning it in the United States.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Five of the numbers will come from white balls whose numbers range between 1 to 70 and the last number will come from the gold Mega Ball whose numbers range between 1 and 25.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
McCarthy’s sleeveless halter dress featured a sheer, gold fabric with a cowl neck.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
In Texas—and more recently, Illinois—Arwa emulates the aesthetic with its specific designs like the geometric inlays crafted into the gold arch designs inspired by one the oldest mosques in Yemen, Queen Arwa Mosque.
—Hira Qureshi, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
Noun
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At the end of 2025, Manchester United would have run out of cash.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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There are plenty of companies buying houses for cash these days.—
KC Property Group,
Kansas City Star,
23 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
Noun
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If true, good for those outside government in possession of digital wallets, and too bad for those outside government with digital wallets assuming the coins collapse.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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On the other side of the coin, a considerable amount of research is being devoted to assessing the potential for chatbots to improve mental health in therapy.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At Mandeville Lakefront When the clock strikes golden hour, there’s no place locals would rather be than the Mandeville lakefront.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Drizzle sells jars of raw white and raw golden honey, although its major selling point is its superfood varieties, including Turmeric Gold, Berry Bliss (whipped primarily with fresh acai berries and blueberries), and Cacao Luxe (made with Fair Trade cacao).—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, she was fired in March 1995 when it was discovered money was missing.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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All of that equates to more money circulating through Granbury’s small businesses.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2025
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
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Trump taps Beach as new US treasurer President Donald Trump named Georgia state Sen. Brandon Beach as his administration's treasurer, meaning his signature will soon appear on U.S. currency.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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These intermediaries hold accounts in multiple currencies, facilitating transfers through the SWIFT network.—
Ozan Ozerk,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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