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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
Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Spanning up to 1,560 square feet, the six Signature Suites are decked out with 19th-century frescoes, gilded salons, marble fireplaces, and tall windows, evoking the glitz and glamor of a bygone era.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
From gilded Love is Blind goblets to menacing Squid Game guards, the space is engineered for photo ops.
—Kate Springer, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
The gilded trophy is now proudly displayed on Born Weird Tattoo’s front patio.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
And loyalty became a gilded cage.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Spanning up to 1,560 square feet, the six Signature Suites are decked out with 19th-century frescoes, gilded salons, marble fireplaces, and tall windows, evoking the glitz and glamor of a bygone era.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
From gilded Love is Blind goblets to menacing Squid Game guards, the space is engineered for photo ops.
—Kate Springer, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
The gilded trophy is now proudly displayed on Born Weird Tattoo’s front patio.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilded
Adjective
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Don’t forget to add gold shoes.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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In addition, Imagineers have played up the gold element of the ride, which originally opened at Walt Disney World in 1980.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Voters may soon be able to decide whether to impose a one-time tax on the state's wealthiest residents, aimed at raising cash to cope with federal cuts and the state budget deficit.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But isn’t this, at least in spirit, what many on the left criticize when wealthy taxpayers find ways to avoid paying more?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.—
Sarah Linn
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Reaching the island is all part of the fun too, requiring you to hop aboard a vintage, slickly varnished wooden boat at Balmaha and schedule a pick-up time for the way back.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Emma Chamberlain, in her sixth year as a special correspondent for Vogue during the red carpet, is wearing a custom Mugler gown by Miguel Castro Freitas and hand painted by Anna Deller-Yee.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Kayll painted her own take on the famous Monet water lily scene right on top her dress for the gala.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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The thrill ride, closed since early 2025, now has new golden gold mine features and a congested colony of bats, Imagineers say.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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And then there’s Nico, looking like everybody’s big brother at spring practices, smack-talking and celebrating the guys, as engaged as Chesney but easier to spot because his golden helmet glistens above everyone else’s.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Only the already-affluent still define it as an opportunity.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Raised in Guatemala, my parents were pulled out of school at a young age to work for affluent families.—
Ohanna Carrascoza,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The island’s whitewashed, clifftop village offers romantic views of the Aegean Sea, and a steep, zig-zagging path climbs up the hillside to a church.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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Sterilized, whitewashed, controlled, censored – all those words apply.—
Jim Axelrod,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Disunion is as rich a vein in American political history as union is.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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As the sun set below the tree line, the warm wood paneling turned a rich brown color that complemented the rattan light fixtures hanging above, giving the space a modern yet warm feeling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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“Gilded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilded. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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