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as in gold
covered in a thin layer of gold
An antique mirror in a gilded frame hung over the marble fireplace.
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as in wealthy
coming from or characterized by wealth and luxury
The exclusive nightclub was a popular hangout among the city's gilded youth. The grand hotel has been lovingly restored to its former gilded splendor.
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as in varnished
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as in painted
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Recent Examples of gilded
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
With notes of pear, aldehydes, jasmine, rose, vanilla, and musk, the perfume comes in a smoky gray bottle with a gilded top.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025
Incorporate the Look into Your Holiday Gifting Sweet gifting ideas, such as ballet music boxes, gilded candleholders, and vintage gold picture frames, are resonating with Etsy shoppers now, says Johnson.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
Or admire the collection of silver-gilt tableware in the Vermeil Room?
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Dramatic rises in gilt yields — essentially the amount of interest the government pays on its debt — could also have a wider impact on the overall economy.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
With notes of pear, aldehydes, jasmine, rose, vanilla, and musk, the perfume comes in a smoky gray bottle with a gilded top.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025
Incorporate the Look into Your Holiday Gifting Sweet gifting ideas, such as ballet music boxes, gilded candleholders, and vintage gold picture frames, are resonating with Etsy shoppers now, says Johnson.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
Or admire the collection of silver-gilt tableware in the Vermeil Room?
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilded
Adjective
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Meanwhile, central banks around the globe including China continue to build up their gold reserves, easing their reliance on US assets.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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There is wider belief in the market that by the end of 2026, data will likely indicate that gold reserves held by central banks may cap the 38,000 tonnes holding level last recorded in the mid-1960s and the historic highs of the post-World War II Bretton Woods era.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its dual mission is to bridge the early-stage funding gap and guarantee global access, ensuring products aren’t confined to wealthy markets for decades but are introduced in low- and middle-income countries in parallel.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Critics have warned that such an imposition will spark capital flight as wealthy people decide to simply uproot, as Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have already started to do.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fans were spoiled with 12 tracks of retro-inspired, plushy pop — and as the rollout suggested, the tracks painted a greater picture of Carpenter’s arduous dating experience, brought to life with production and writing support from acclaimed collaborators Jack Antonoff, John Ryan and Amy Allen.—
Meghan Mahar,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2026
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On other issues, the Democratic contenders painted billionaires as a driving force behind economic inequality and political influence.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the biscuits are puffed and the bottoms are golden brown.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Travel Wise Zakynthos, Greece—the country has an additional golden visa program for 2026.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In general, rural areas have declining populations that are older and less affluent than urban areas — trends that aren’t likely to change in the near future, said Katherine Hempstead, senior policy officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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The building itself dates from the mid-1800s, when the Beaufort Gardens terraces were first constructed for affluent London families.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 2026, designers predict that what's underfoot will get darker and more colorful, rather than the light, whitewashed look that's on its way out.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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How to Get Around The best way to experience Ostuni is by wandering through the maze of narrow, whitewashed alleyways in the historic old town.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
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Layer warm materials and textures to make spaces feel richer and less stark.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly touted Venezuela’s rich oil supply as among the motivations for the January 2 military assault on the country and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, who has since been charged with drug trafficking and weapons possession.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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Intricate beadwork embroidered the neckline of the gown, and followed through to the front placket and the waistline.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 Jan. 2026
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At the bust and along the sides, the dress gained additional dimension with three French laces embroidered onto the main fabric.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Gilded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilded. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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