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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
Its 38-foot-tall vaulted ceilings boast original wood beams, while a gold pipe organ outfits the back wall.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 3 July 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
This crossbody phone case is made from genuine leather and has gorgeous gold accents.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
Its 38-foot-tall vaulted ceilings boast original wood beams, while a gold pipe organ outfits the back wall.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
Noun
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Members also get Walmart cash rebates on travel services.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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To model what this distribution — which will begin when the first baby bonds recipients turn 18 in 2041 — will look like, the cash catalyst program will also focus on giving money to people between the ages of 18 and 30.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
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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Sánchez wore a golden, satin dress, a look from Schiaparelli's Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection, according to the outlet.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Other teams were able to offer more money, and the Lakers did.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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Gulf governments aren’t as rich or as liquid as their gilded palaces and generous social programs suggest.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
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And last night, Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus shut Paris down with a surprise joining of forces—with gold and gilded matching looks to boot.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
Noun
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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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The group saw sales up 1 percent in local currencies in the three months to May 31.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 June 2025
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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