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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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Recent Examples of gold
Noun
The pair won gold together at Worlds in the summer of 2025 for Italy as mixed synchro partners on the 3-meter springboard. — Bella Armstrong, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Brown, dressed in a dark suit and blue-and-gold tie, addressed the court during the 1 hour, 45-minute sentencing hearing. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Pulling the blouse and trousers together was the Celine triomphe belt with a gold buckle, adding a warm tone to the muted look. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Everyone is serving—including Absolom, who’s wearing a gold crown. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 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
  • Oura might not be under the same pressure to access capital as a cash-burning startup.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The program gives cash to service members who suffer severe injuries.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of cash
Adjective
  • In a blow to the investment migration industry, the European Union's top court ruled Malta's golden passport program unlawful in April 2025, declaring that EU citizenship could not be sold.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In a blow to the investment migration industry, the European Union’s top court ruled Malta’s golden passport program unlawful in April 2025, declaring that EU citizenship could not be sold.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of golden
Noun
  • Players who find a match mark the square on their tabla with a bean or coin; the game continues until players finish predetermined objectives, such as completing a column, a row, the four corners, or the entire board.
    — Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Precious metals, coins, and stones require different checks, and both their characteristics and applicable market prices inform the amount offered.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of coin
Adjective
  • Another standout design element came through gilded metallic chains on several sandals, which created a sense of delicate and dynamic glamour.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Five original murals by Naples artist Janine Wesselmann celebrate the city's social traditions, while a baby grand piano provides the soundtrack most evenings beneath gilded ceilings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of gilded
Noun
  • The organization, created in 1961 by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, receives no government funding, and raises money through private donations and sales of retail merchandise.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • With his ring powered up, John flies over and drops off a bag of money as restitution to the waitress Maggie (Hannah Christine Shetler) who lost her family in the Manhunter attack.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of money
Noun
  • Argentina's Treasury faces nearly $25 billion in foreign-currency debt payments coming due in 2027.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, China is attracting more visitors with its visa-free entry policies, and Japan’s weak currency is drawing in a record number of tourists.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of currency

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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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