How to Use golden in a Sentence

golden

adjective
  • The memoir recounts the golden times in her life.
  • The bronze glow drops come in two shades: bronzed and golden.
    Neha Tandon, womenshealthmag.com, 1 June 2023
  • The purpose of the pan fry isn't to cook the chicken through, but to give it a golden crust.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
  • At the base are hints of namibian myrrh and golden amber.
    Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Some sat on the roof in front of its golden dome, a Derna landmark.
    Reuters, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, until the tortilla is puffed up, golden brown and crisp and the cheese melts.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2023
  • The Ampulla is a golden vessel in the shape of an eagle.
    Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 6 May 2023
  • The first hour after a rattlesnake bite is often called the golden hour.
    The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Bake on the lowest rack until golden at the edges and dry, about 25 minutes.
    Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2023
  • When the color has reached a deep golden brown, remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl to stop the cooking process.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Add the frozen corn and cook until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
    Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Turn on the broiler and broil the crab mixture for about 1 minute, until golden brown on top.
    Sean Brock, Southern Living, 6 June 2023
  • Switch oven to broil and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
    Country Living, 8 May 2023
  • Add the onions, reduce the heat to medium, and saute until limp and golden; then stir in the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
  • When the lights cut, the stage turned red and a giant skull with golden eyes lit up the screen behind the stage, the shrieks were deafening.
    Holly Gleason, Variety, 2 June 2023
  • Bake the tartlets until well puffed and golden, 12–15 minutes.
    Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 24 Apr. 2023
  • One of the front pockets was embellished with a golden V for the fashion house.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 June 2023
  • Jennifer Lopez posed by the pool in a strapless corset dress with golden evil-eye details at the waist.
    Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The daffodils will be blooming and each hunt will include a golden egg.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
  • With summer coming to a close, golden tans may fade away.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 May 2023
  • Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 20 to 25 minutes.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2023
  • The boots come in three gorgeous colors like smokey nut, black, and golden walnut.
    Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
  • As the sun sets, casting a golden hue over the field, Ataçocuğu’s teammates begin packing to leave.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024
  • There are a golden figurine, flowers, incense, a gong, and a large book from which the senior monk reads and chants.
    Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 8 June 2023
  • Flip over and cook on the other side until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer.
    Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The leaves of the ginkgo or maidenhair tree turn bright yellow or golden in fall.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Toast until the couscous is golden brown and smells nutty.
    Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2023
  • In the right oil, at the right temperature, cubes of plain tofu pick up a golden brown crust while the inside stays plush.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 22 June 2023
  • When paired with the same sweater worn above, this yellow lengthy silk skirt that also looks a bit golden is perfect.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Dec. 2023

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