gilt

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Recent Examples of gilt Global long-term bond yields are surging, with U.S. 30-year Treasuries near 5% and U.K. gilts above 5.7%, as investors grow wary of mounting debt and political pressure on central banks. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025 Use natural wood for farmhouse charm, a sleek chrome metal for an industrial edge, or an ornate gilt frame for timeless elegance. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025 The president’s unbridled gilt reflects his unbridled greed. Maureen Dowd, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025 The Oval Office has been festooned with gilt and gold on the fireplace and the walls and even the ceiling. Susan Page, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gilt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilt
Noun
  • Taylor’s celebrated Cartier jewels have long symbolized her high-profile romances, but Swift turns the comparison around, asking whether all that glitter can ever replace trust and real connection.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Fazit Beauty — made famous when Swift wore the company's glitter freckles to a Chiefs game — has $15 showgirl looks.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This was translated into disheveled effects and plenty of pajama sets rendered in different ways, from traditional silk twill and crisp poplin to those cut from taffeta or rich in geometric embroidery.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
  • In Mississippi, the Choctaw Indian Princess is crowned each year at the Choctaw Indian Fair, in which the contestants often make their own garments with elaborate beading and embroidery work.
    Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The innovative design allows for a loft space, an open-concept kitchen and dining area, plus a bathroom.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • By simultaneously handling the design and engineering, Pininfarina was able to accelerate the entire process.
    Stephen Treffinger, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Gilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilt. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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