1
: to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
2
a
: to give money to
b
: to give an attractive but often deceptive appearance to
was hired to gild the company's image
c
archaic
: to make bloody
gilder
noun
less common spelling of guild
1
: an association of people with similar interests or pursuits
especially
: a medieval association of merchants or craftsmen
2
: a group of organisms that use the same ecological resource in a similar way
a feeding guild
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Last night, the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles saw the stars step out in their best runway, custom, and archival looks—with big, bouncy hair and gilded glam to match.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Luxurious Eyeshadow Guerlain’s gorgeous shadow quartet defines and gilds lids with silky, wearable hues in a range of finishes (matte, satin, pearl, metallic) and neutral and bold color palettes.
—Good Housekeeping, 20 Apr. 2023
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Verb
The Station 10 burger is two juicy patties, gilded with melty Muenster cheese and a few pickles.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Last night, the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles saw the stars step out in their best runway, custom, and archival looks—with big, bouncy hair and gilded glam to match.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
Damaged gilds the lily, casting-wise, with John Hannah, delivering sterling supporting work as a chief suspect whose alibi would seem to clear him.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Luxurious Eyeshadow Guerlain’s gorgeous shadow quartet defines and gilds lids with silky, wearable hues in a range of finishes (matte, satin, pearl, metallic) and neutral and bold color palettes.
—Good Housekeeping, 20 Apr. 2023
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“Gild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gild. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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