as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
all the gold in the world won't buy happiness
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Recent Examples of gold
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
While a streamlined approach to the extraction shooter genre from the studio behind Halo and Destiny sounds like a recipe for casual and hardcore gamer gold, the execution leaves all the hype behind.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
This cottage also has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the living room, a more subtle white and gold color scheme with antique pieces, a plunge pool and spa overlooking the river and a courtyard with a fireplace.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The idea was to mimic the threads of gold that were used in the ancient text.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
While a streamlined approach to the extraction shooter genre from the studio behind Halo and Destiny sounds like a recipe for casual and hardcore gamer gold, the execution leaves all the hype behind.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Adjective
Detail shots showcase the gold and black livery of the fictional car that Pitt and Idris will pilot in F1 — one that any real team on the track wouldn’t hesitate to adopt.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
This cottage also has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the living room, a more subtle white and gold color scheme with antique pieces, a plunge pool and spa overlooking the river and a courtyard with a fireplace.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
Noun
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The farm is 37 minutes west of Kansas City and is cash only.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2025
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The cash is transferred in minutes, though this depends on your bank.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Interiors blend restored Renaissance-style frescoes and gilt trim with contemporary furniture, lighting, and ceramics from Poltrona Frau, Tooy, Astro, and Artemide to beautiful effect.—
Lee Cobaj,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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The 30-year gilt yield was 25 basis points higher at 5.597% at 5 p.m. London time, at its highest level since 1998, after rising as much as 30 basis points earlier in the session.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That’s how many people lost money on Trump’s meme coin, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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And his whole presidency began with launching tools for bribery, meme coins to fleece working people and move around money in the dark, extortion settlements from media companies and law firms who gladly pay them.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Sunset Balayage Getty Images Getty Images If golden apricot is golden hour, our next trending shade evokes the similarly lovely glow that happens when the sun actually starts to set.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
9 May 2025
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However, Praia de São Lourenço on Santa Maria stands out with its rare golden color.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Combs himself might have alluded to a propensity to stash money away in the 1997 hit that helped launch his rapping career after years as a producer and impresario.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The money is deposited into a PA 529 education savings account and is intended to grow over time and can be used for qualified higher education expenses.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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With popular sentiment starting to turn against this second gilded age, the super-lux stuff won't suit everyone.—
Alex Goy,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Diana may have had the luxurious residences of Kensington Palace, Highgrove, and Althorp at her disposal but, Royal Vauxhall contends, each of them was a gilded cage where only her material needs could be fully met.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cryptocurrency Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a bill, dubbed the GENIUS Act, that would have introduced some regulations on stablecoins, or digital currencies that are pegged to the value of a specific asset.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Stablecoins are privately issued digital currencies.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
8 May 2025
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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