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or gilt
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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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or gilt
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as in varnished
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as in painted
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Recent Examples of gilded
Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Others conceptualize a gilded escapism, or a stabilizing coming to terms with never being able to guess what’s around the corner.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
From the gilded cash registers adorned with golden nifflers to the giant-friendly floo-powder fireplace in the queue for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, every detail is impeccable.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Visitors can walk down a Titanic hallway, snap pictures next to a gilded statue, and sit in a simulated lifeboat while watching the ship sink.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The gilded sugar color is a beautiful soft pink, while the gilded celadon is a peaceful light blue.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Others conceptualize a gilded escapism, or a stabilizing coming to terms with never being able to guess what’s around the corner.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
From the gilded cash registers adorned with golden nifflers to the giant-friendly floo-powder fireplace in the queue for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, every detail is impeccable.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Visitors can walk down a Titanic hallway, snap pictures next to a gilded statue, and sit in a simulated lifeboat while watching the ship sink.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilded
Adjective
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The gold nail art also picked up the same tone in her jewelry and looked lovely against her raspberry pink gown.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
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Originally instituted as a response to 9/11, these new IDs can be identified by the gold star in the top right corner.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With regard to military aircraft and civilian transport, faster is generally better, and governments and wealthy individuals are prepared to pay for it.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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Ten miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, tucked into the lush, green hills of Marin County, Mill Valley is an idyllic place to live — for those who are wealthy and liberal.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Many young men, rightly or wrongly, feel like they too are being painted with a broad brush.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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The brick back wall is painted blue.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Super fine golden pearls give a gorgeous gleam while coconut, avocado and argan oils, plus squalane and vitamin E nourish skin and add radiance.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Mornings stretch slowly over strong coffee and views of the turquoise Aegean and afternoons are for swimming at golden beaches, exploring stone pathways punctuated by hot pink cascades of bougainvillea, or doing nothing at all.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Especially in affluent markets, top psychiatrists and residential programs operate entirely out of pocket.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Francis' headlining changes were a softening of the Church's stance on homosexuality and contraception, an openness to women carrying out leadership positions within the church, and a rejection of the affluent trappings often associated with the Bishop of Rome.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Aruba is culturally rich, with diverse ethnicities and dialects, including one of their native languages, Papiamentu, a common creole language spoken on the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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This mix of high tailoring, symbolizing the sharp edge of intellect, with the funk, flair, and rich history of Black style has been well documented.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The legs are left open, and the pairs are then embroidered, decorated and finished at Asta Resort’s embroidery studio also nearby.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Mar. 2025
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Take a short corseted number featuring black silk organza hand-embroidered with pearls, stones, sequins and rhinestones in tones of green.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There have, of course, been an abundance of folks who’ve shuffled off this mortal coil within the Canadian filmmaker’s nearly six decades’ worth of movies, often in the most baroque, grotesque manner possible.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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At the heart of it all is the stunning Santa Prisca Church, a baroque masterpiece that dominates the skyline with its pink stone facade.—
Meagan Drillinger,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Gilded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilded. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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