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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
Flowers are foot-long golden torches, born on a shrub-like tree that may grow up to eight feet tall.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
But across the 90-minute set, the gray golden god often ceded the spotlight to every member of his new backing band, Saving Grace.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Bake at 350°F for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the center of the cakes pass the toothpick test.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Other pots of money, like the department’s Boating Access Grant Program, could in theory help fund eligible projects to combat the golden mussel in the Delta, but they aren’t specifically designated for that purpose.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
But across the 90-minute set, the gray golden god often ceded the spotlight to every member of his new backing band, Saving Grace.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Bake at 350°F for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the center of the cakes pass the toothpick test.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Other pots of money, like the department’s Boating Access Grant Program, could in theory help fund eligible projects to combat the golden mussel in the Delta, but they aren’t specifically designated for that purpose.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The matriarch of the legendary football family and mother of Jason Kelce and younger brother Chiefs tight end, and Swift fiancé Travis Kelce, looks menacingly at the camera as her profile is reflected in a round mirror in the background.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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So, George drove 100 miles round-trip two days in a row just to visit.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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The summit’s comeback is in response to high demand to refocus on the thriving touring industry.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cincinnati may not be renowned for a thriving hip-hop scene, but local rapper Skylar Blatt is working hard to put her city on the map.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bottles of purple shampoo to keep her blonde halo from turning brassy?—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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The actress and celebrity chef, 65, took to Instagram to show off a bold blonde hairstyle.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Nico Harrison’s disdain for beloved superstar Luka Dončić is going to end what was once a promising career as a basketball general manager.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Scherzer has won two titles, just missing out on his third this year, but his promising performance in the postseason has the free agent motivated for another go-around.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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While the center has shifted its funding to focus to operating the two clinics and remaining open as a gathering space, Hawkins is still optimistic despite the losses.—
Eloise Rollins-Fife,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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And participants with the top 20% of stock holdings are especially optimistic.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 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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Turnout remains low Still ― even with an uptick, most Detroiters are still sitting municipal elections out, with fewer than 1 in 4 voters casting ballots in one of the city’s most important elections, many of them in the city’s most stable and prosperous neighborhoods.—
Nancy Kaffer,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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That makes the health and sustainability of our cities critical to creating a prosperous future.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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