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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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2
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
Ready For a Challenge A figure designated as Fate here shadows Carmen, sweeping the floor with a ruffled train and sporting a skull mask, the golden horns of a bull at the end of his arms.
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Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
There's nothing quite like sipping rosé in its apple orchard during golden hour.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Bake in preheated oven until topping is golden brown and edges are bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
The freshness of waves that awakens a golden skin, languishing in the sun under a pure blue sky.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
There's nothing quite like sipping rosé in its apple orchard during golden hour.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Bake in preheated oven until topping is golden brown and edges are bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
The freshness of waves that awakens a golden skin, languishing in the sun under a pure blue sky.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
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This compact residence is packed with standout features such as double-paned glass doors and wall-to-wall windows that create a bright, open, airy feel.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The bright citrus perfectly complements the bergamot and apple in Madison Ave, creating a juicier, more vibrant experience that’s perfect for daytime wear.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Time will tell if first round TE Colston Loveland was the correct choice over Tyler Warren. 🤷🏻 Cleveland Browns (I – for incomplete) — Think this assessment is a copout?—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Plus, keep scrolling for more small-space patio furniture set deals, including a round metal style and a three-piece rattan seating group.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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As co-founder of the Downtown Los Angeles Residence Association, Ridings is actively trying to build a thriving downtown community.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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Instead, thriving teams remain composed under pressure and inevitable scrutiny.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Where Capcom’s game follows a group of eight world-traveling fighters battling a wannabe dictator, Fatal Fury is the story of a red-hat-wearing blond warrior and his pals rough-and-tumbling through the streets of a fictional American city called South Town.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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Eight climbers sat across two plush couches, listening to a tall guide with a blond beard who described the ins and outs of changing money with a casual tone.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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Taken altogether, the designers believe their creation offers a promising alternative to far more expensive robots that require heavy-duty equipment and programming—often at exponentially higher cost.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Businesses offering promising technologies are finding capital is available.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Now, plenty of people will tell you that this is possibly a bit optimistic.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Equities have recovered a good portion of their losses since April 2 — the day President Donald Trump announced his new tariff policies — but investors may be too optimistic, since average tariffs in the U.S. are set to increase roughly tenfold versus 2024.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
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The story is set in Wakanda, a prosperous, futuristic country led by King T’Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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The new moon on May 26 is the perfect time to plant some prosperous seeds toward professional goals and make plans to boost your bank account.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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