as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
all the gold in the world won't buy happiness
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Recent Examples of gold
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
She is coached by the steely Eteri Tutberidze, who also guided the last two gold medalists.
—Nick Zaccardi, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The yellow-gold bezel is engraved with the F1 logo, while the caseback is marked from 1950 to 2025 to commemorate each race season.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The latter visit included the gift of a gold crown.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
She is coached by the steely Eteri Tutberidze, who also guided the last two gold medalists.
—Nick Zaccardi, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Another regret included low-quality finish coatings, especially on matte black, bronze, or brushed gold items.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The yellow-gold bezel is engraved with the F1 logo, while the caseback is marked from 1950 to 2025 to commemorate each race season.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
Noun
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Rozier and Laster counted cash winnings at Rozier's home in Charlotte roughly a week later, the indictment says.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Non-itemizers will be able to claim a deduction for cash donations of up to $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for couples filing jointly.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Props and decor — like gold coins, dynamite and cigars — give the party that authentic western feel!—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Gold bars and coins were more popular than jewelry among buyers looking to invest in the precious metal, given the sharp rise in gold prices over the last year.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Since the golden era of Kings basketball ended, the team has made the playoffs just once in the past 19 seasons, while nostalgia for those teams continues to drive passion for both the fan base and organization.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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And a quick homemade sauce comes together with frozen veggies, flour, and broth, which cooks beautifully and turns bubbly and golden in the oven.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Alamosa County Sheriff's Office announced the news and said that no additional details would be provided, and Barry's lawyer would only say that the money to secure his client's bond came from his friends and supporters.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Those past titles didn’t come amid this new era of unlimited transfers and name, image and likeness money, which have flattened the top of the sport.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Diners can enjoy a modern interpretation of Turkish cuisine indoors amid the gilded decor or on the breezy terrace overlooking the Bosphorus.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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This time around, Faracy wore a gilded replica of the look, consisting of a gold corset with a gold cone bra, an assortment of gold chains, gold hoop earrings, and a gold hairpiece adorning her high ponytail.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This type of dual-currency model is considered a loophole by critics and has faced backlash from legislators.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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The new currency is content, education and genuine engagement.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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