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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
The space is designed with midcentury modern details, featuring clean lines, pale woods and golden accents.
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
At the juncture between postwar noir and golden-age melodrama is Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard, a saturnine elegy to a lost Hollywood of the silent era, when faces and charisma were more desirable than voices or talent.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Bake until evenly golden brown, 9 to 11 minutes.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
The idea is to make the re-emergence into the Ipanema sunlight, the sparkly views of the Atlantic, and the golden beach, all the more dramatic.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
At the juncture between postwar noir and golden-age melodrama is Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard, a saturnine elegy to a lost Hollywood of the silent era, when faces and charisma were more desirable than voices or talent.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Bake until evenly golden brown, 9 to 11 minutes.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
The idea is to make the re-emergence into the Ipanema sunlight, the sparkly views of the Atlantic, and the golden beach, all the more dramatic.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
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The popular lounge set comes in 16 colors, including neutrals, bright hues, and several shades of blue.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The future is bright, the options are endless.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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At one point, a report broke about the Eagles being willing to offer three first round draft picks for Garrett.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Seahawks, who sent two mid-round draft picks to the Saints, may see Shaheed as similar to Percy Harvin.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In Pompeii, still in shambles centuries after the volcanic destruction of Mount Vesuvius, Longo founded what would become the Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary, creating the foundations of what would become Pompeii’s rejuvenation as a thriving community.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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In addition to her professional ambitions, Mallory also had a thriving social life and was dating Anthony Cook.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Because Sweeney has blonde hair and blue eyes, users claimed that the ad was designed to promote eugenics or was a nod to Nazi propaganda — despite American Eagle having a Jewish CEO at the helm and a long history of inclusive advertising.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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As per usual, her shiny blond ends hugged the bottom of her ears, not a long strand in sight.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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The struggling team may not be done there, with an insider reporting that teams are calling about another promising defensive player -- with the Jets looking at a Day 2 pick in return.—
Nathan Dougherty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Making over $80,000 may sound like a promising salary for some, but the paycheck would struggle to keep up with New Yorkers’ cost of living.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Kidd sounded optimistic about the possibility of pairing Irving and Flagg together.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Franchise creator Kevin Williamson seems optimistic.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher and future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer is here to provide a ringing endorsement.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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But the first five innings Tuesday were a ringing endorsement for the Dodgers’ cautious approach to Ohtani’s rehab and return from a second Tommy John surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the entire world is a better, safer, healthier and more prosperous place when the United States leads in biotechnology.—
Sen. Todd Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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There will be less stability and fewer allies within the West, investments abroad will be less safe, and the entire West will be less prosperous.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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