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Recent Examples of gilt
There is a staircase with a decorative wrought-iron balustrade railing, a bedroom with bold, flower wallpaper, and in what appears to be an entry way, Rococo gilt-wood mirrors.
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Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
White walls, a greige rug, pearl-toned fabrics, and glass accents bring luminosity, while an antique pine credenza and framed gilt mirror act as a weightier counterpart.
—Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 13 Nov. 2025
And though that crossing wasn’t a success, her Oyster, with its gilt pink dial and octagonal case, still cemented its place in history.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Subtlety trumped gilt, as the showplace for the president didn’t need to show off to prove American greatness.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
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Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
White walls, a greige rug, pearl-toned fabrics, and glass accents bring luminosity, while an antique pine credenza and framed gilt mirror act as a weightier counterpart.
—Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 13 Nov. 2025
And though that crossing wasn’t a success, her Oyster, with its gilt pink dial and octagonal case, still cemented its place in history.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Subtlety trumped gilt, as the showplace for the president didn’t need to show off to prove American greatness.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilt
Noun
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The glitter heart design features durable, flake-free glitter that doesn’t rub off or leave behind a trail.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Attendees can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, glitter tattoos and more.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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Gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones are on display, along with silk textiles ornamented with velvet, damask and embroidery.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Felder, an architect with an obsessive streak, thought extensively about the design of his banner, ultimately opting for a white sign with lettering the precise shade of blue as the Star of David on the Israeli flag.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The museum is dedicated entirely to 19th-century German and Austrian art and design, with a collection that spans paintings, furniture, sculpture, photography, and manuscripts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Gilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilt. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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