GILT Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

gilt

noun

Definition of gilt

as in glitter

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Recent Examples of gilt Cruise its glassy waters and admire historic structures as well as an amazing spectrum of biodiversity, including bluebreast, gilt, and spotted and Tippecanoe darters. — Kelsey Yandura, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026 This gilt-bronze bodhisattva statue from the early 7th century sits along with one other bodhisattva dating to the 6th century. — Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 11 June 2026 Although the hotel is Japanese inspired, the Peninsula Tokyo incorporates many pan-Asian elements—gilt finishes, flower petal motifs on the carpets, and cherry wood panelling, to name a few. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The 30-year gilt yield hit its highest since 1998, driven in part by investor fears that a new, more liberal prime minister could further hike government spending and loosen the country’s fiscal policy. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gilt

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Noun

Come summer, The Lookup opens on the roof and the party moves upward, with cocktails shaken under the glitter of the Empire State Building.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Of course, Parton would never shy away from rhinestones and glitter.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026

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The shape of a Project Runway episode was discernible here — conversations with the designers about their inspirations, an in-depth look at their design process, backstage time at the runway shows — but the execution was Temu level.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
At the very least, these designs showcased Fleury’s creativity, especially in his first regular-season game as an offensive play caller.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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