GILT Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

gilt

noun

Definition of gilt

as in glitter

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Recent Examples of gilt Scaffolding hid the Statue of the Republic’s gilt torso from sight. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 24 July 2026 The hotel’s wellness focus extends to the bathrooms, which boast walk-in showers, claw-foot soaking tubs, and double-sink marble vanities embellished with ornate gilt mirrors. — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 The 100-year notes priced at 120 basis points over the relevant gilt, and Alphabet carries ratings of Aa2 from Moody's and AA+ from S&P, one notch below the top grade. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for gilt

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Noun

The translucent pink toys contain glitter and water beads and have cartoon faces.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
After that comes the decision to add finishes like frost, shimmer or glitter, as well as scents like vanilla, pink champagne and seasonal scents like chai tea and caramel.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of glitter

Noun

Every print, fabric, embroidery, and silhouette was carefully considered to create pieces that feel both beautiful and effortless.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
The First Daughter’s powder blue dress and jacket were created with Eastern influences and required more than 1,000 hours of hand embroidery.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of embroidery

Noun

The bones are there (floors, square footage, no heinous design details).

— Nora Deligter, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2026
The proposition is to connect China’s factories with its creator economy; Black Lake’s agents bridge the gap by converting ideas into designs, a 3D simulation, and industrial data sent to a factory.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

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