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noun

ˈgōld How to pronounce gold (audio)
Definition of goldnext
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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adjective

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Recent Examples of gold
Noun
Yet ballrooms dipped in gold are still not as unnerving as the fact that America’s $40 trillion federal debt is now bigger than the entire annual economic output of almost every single nation on Earth. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 The country has won three World Cup medals but has never captured gold. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
The garment featured sheer lace sections as well as gold embroidery against a black backdrop. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Red walls, heavy draperies with swags and fringe, and jacquard fabrics with gold accents could be found in many homes. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
  1. cash
  2. golden
  3. coin
  4. gilded
  5. money
  6. currency
Noun
  • At that point, the cost and structure of risk transfer may warrant the same financial analysis leadership applies to debt, capital expenditures and other major cash uses.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Step Back The crypto industry is waiting on the vote to deploy tens of millions of dollars in campaign cash.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of cash
Adjective
  • Broil, turning halfway through, until golden brown with some edges getting a deeper char, 15–18 minutes.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Then came the Mirafiori, a golden, overly sweet mix of mezcal, crème de litchi, lime, and nasturtium.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of golden
Noun
  • There are low-budget neon casinos, pawn shops, all-night wedding chapels, and jewelry exchanges promising top dollar for coins, bullion, and scrap.
    — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Two Anglo-Saxon coins were minted under King Edward the Elder, who came to rule most of England during his reign from 899 to 924.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of coin
Adjective
  • Many of its stations look as though they were built for the tsars, clad in precious marble and adorned with mosaics, crystal chandeliers, sculptures, and gilded moldings.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The bathroom brings that rich blue into focus with its gilded vanity and various textures.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of gilded
Noun
  • That pick also comes with significantly more money (close to $3 million in 2026) for a team’s draft bonus pool.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The money will go toward manufacturing research for the hardware behind its quantum processors.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of money
Noun
  • Analysts say the naira currency’s depreciation over the last three years, due to Nigeria’s economic policy revamp, highlights the macroeconomic risks that may put off investors in the economy, including in healthcare.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Members have discussed increasing trade in their own currencies and creating payment systems that would reduce their reliance on Western financial institutions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of currency

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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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