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adjective

variants or gilt
Definition of gildednext
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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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verb

variants or gilt
past tense of gild
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as in varnished

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as in painted

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Recent Examples of gilded
Adjective
Lord of the Rings alum and current SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin learned that lesson the hard way, coming up under the gilded wing of Hollywood legend Patty Duke. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 The commission also recommended, as an alternative, shortening the arch itself while making the gilded statue even taller—a compromise that would leave the arch squat beneath a top-heavy sculpture. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026 The gilded piece also featured an intricate array of pendants held in place by strings of gold beads that wrapped around the singer’s rib cage. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026 She was made of gilded plaster. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gilded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilded
  1. gold
  2. wealthy
  3. varnished
  4. painted
  5. golden
  6. affluent
  7. whitewashed
  8. embroidered
Adjective
  • Scout’s vehicle lineup The Scout Traveler SUV Mountainside concept pairs heavy-duty off-road capability with a refined design, featuring 22-inch wheels, 35-inch tires, charcoal-brown paint with gold accents and a sunroof.
    — Chase Jordan October 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Momoa opted for a classic, strapping on a gold version of the Ref.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of gold
Adjective
  • Some commenters questioned why a wealthy donor would bring a prominent university from Pittsburgh to Miami rather than direct more money toward institutions already serving local students.
    — Luisa Yanez October 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • At issue are certain use cases of Section 351 exchanges, in which wealthy individuals, through an intermediary, create new ETFs with a basket of highly appreciated stocks.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of wealthy
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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  • Surviving Etruscan painted tombs in towns such as Tarquinia, Chiusi and Orvieto are known for their dynamic scenes of music, feasting and the afterlife.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Local Sacramento artists painted the panels and Alcala put $40,000 of his own money into the project.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
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  • In a blow to the investment migration industry, the European Union's top court ruled Malta's golden passport program unlawful in April 2025, declaring that EU citizenship could not be sold.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In a blow to the investment migration industry, the European Union’s top court ruled Malta’s golden passport program unlawful in April 2025, declaring that EU citizenship could not be sold.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • According to the Berkeley and Oakland police departments, responders arrived at the home Friday morning, soon after receiving reports of gunshots heard in the affluent neighborhood near the UC Berkeley campus.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The radiant setting is especially attractive to affluent couples from across Asia as well as the US, Australia, and Europe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of affluent
Verb
  • Polished stone-tile floors, whitewashed walls, and spacious bathrooms are common elements of all the rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The one-bedroom space is minimal, deliberately quiet, and whitewashed.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of whitewashed
Verb
  • The two styles are both hand-embroidered with a Japanese anemone floral on linen, recalling the needlework and textile traditions of the Georgian era.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The four-meter-long veil, which was intricately embroidered with crystals and micro-beads forming star constellations, was a nod to Dove’s middle name, Celeste.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Gilded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilded. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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