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
Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 19 June 2025
The comedian went on to detail how the first part of the sketch revolved around a robber stealing the gold man's money.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 June 2025
Al Diaz, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Meanwhile, the market still doesn’t appear to be overexposed to gold.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 June 2025
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Noun
During his campaign for a second term, Trump sold gold sneakers for $399 and a limited edition gold watch for $100,000.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 19 June 2025
The comedian went on to detail how the first part of the sketch revolved around a robber stealing the gold man's money.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 June 2025
Adjective
Thousands of fans, decked out in red, navy, and gold, lined the streets to cheer on their champions under the blazing Florida sun.
—Al Diaz, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Meanwhile, the market still doesn’t appear to be overexposed to gold.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
Noun
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MrBeast promised the largest cash prize in TV history for a similar winner-takes-all game show; his company was sued for allegedly poor treatment of the contestants during its production.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Since Weltman’s arrival, Orlando has traded majority of their second picks, but only to push them back to future years or for cash considerations.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The triptych is set in a silver and gilt mount, enhanced with colored enamel, precious stones, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and pearls, the Byzantium department said in its statement.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This year, gilt yields have seen volatile moves, with investors sensitive to geopolitical and macroeconomic instability.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The interactive cash register uses a toy credit card, coins, a scanner, and a number pad to teach everything from shopping phrases to food, numbers, and songs.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
27 June 2025
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Before 1985, the team picking first overall had been determined through a coin flip between the worst teams in each conference.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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But a running variety, golden bamboo or fishpole bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) is invasive and will take over a garden.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Unfortunately, golden bamboo sends out underground runners that sprout up in the worst of all soils.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Last month, Kubler was indicted by the Justice Department on charges of securities fraud and money laundering.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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As far as the luxury tax is concerned, deferred money is discounted annually during the term of the contract.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Falke is partial to their selection of French portico clocks: 19th-century timepieces with classical columns and gilded pendulums.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2025
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The Saxon pendant — a gilded pectoral cross — was discovered by a metal detectorist in a field in Leeds and is believed to date back to the eighth century, according to a May 12 news release from the Leeds City Council.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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For short-form content, several episodes are usually available for free, while further episodes require a subscription or for audiences to use in-platform or in-app currency to unlock new episodes.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Last week, the Senate approved the stablecoin bill, establishing a framework to regulate these digital currencies that are linked to the U.S. dollar.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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