gold record
noun
: a gold phonograph record awarded to a singer or group whose single record or album has sold at least 500,000 copies
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Her choices, considered the inspiration for today’s walk-up music, have earned Faust a gold record and the admiration of generations of baseball fans.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
The musician's gold records hanging on the wall of Donna's lake house in that season three episode?
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Late in the show, Stewart was recognized onstage with a gold record by a Caesars executive to commemorate his 200th show at The Colosseum.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Dual formal living rooms are just off the foyer, one currently displaying gold records, while a vibrant orange animates the other, alongside designer lighting and French windows.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
The musician's gold records hanging on the wall of Donna's lake house in that season three episode?
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Late in the show, Stewart was recognized onstage with a gold record by a Caesars executive to commemorate his 200th show at The Colosseum.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Dual formal living rooms are just off the foyer, one currently displaying gold records, while a vibrant orange animates the other, alongside designer lighting and French windows.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gold record
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“Gold record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20record. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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