GILT-EDGE Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

gilt-edged

adjective

ˈgilt-ˌejd

variants or gilt-edge

Definition of gilt-edged

as in excellent

of the very best kind the forward squandered a gilt-edged opportunity to tie the score

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Recent Examples of gilt-edged As shown below though, those opportunities were not exactly gilt-edged as Turkey fired blanks in their first two matches. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2026

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Adjective

The roofline leaves enough headroom for actual adults, the cargo area is genuinely useful, and visibility remains excellent.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
City Colleges of Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago State University and National Louis University, among others, have built their reputations on the premise that everyone deserves access to an excellent education.

— Andrea Sáenz, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

There was something wonderful about the energy of the space—sprinkled with students diligently studying for final exams.

— Dana Kravis, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
The airline’s business class is well worth the splurge, thanks to the delicious food and beverage offerings, comfortable seats, innovative programs, and wonderful service on board.

— Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

Here was a team that played a beautiful, dominant style of soccer that enthralled the world and stymied opponents on its way to the World Cup final.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
This landmark resort is something of a Bajan institution, with elegant interiors and an awesomely beautiful setting that ensures it is consistently ranked as one of the best hotels in the Caribbean.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

There are some superb central defenders who have not made our list, which just highlights the level Vidic reached.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Small is a superb route runner, while Everhart is the type of athlete who can turn a jet sweep or bubble screen into a chunk play.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

The largest, the Koda Suite (named for Leo’s dog), which was once occupied by the Daunt family, is a terrific family option, with two rooms, two bathrooms, tons of space, and its own private pool entrance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
What’s far more eloquent is the episode with the witch Circe (a terrific Samantha Morton), whose habit of tricking and transforming men into animals is rendered in evocatively physical, body-horror-esque imagery.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

Uniquely, the resort has a no-menu concept and a fabulous team of chefs who love a culinary challenge.

— Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
On the savory front PJ’s offers gluten-free buns for its fabulous lobster rolls and a truly delicious linguiça roll for those who prefer meat.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of fabulous

Adjective

There are good footballers, there are great footballers and then there is Messi, who plays as if he has been sent here from another dimension, a superior life form inside the 5ft 7in frame of a normal guy from Rosario, Argentina.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Healthcare's greatest crisis isn't financial or technological.

— Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

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