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
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The vessel, a gold Chris-Craft carrying 10 people, overturned about 3 p.m. just off Rubicon Point amid high winds and rough waters, according to local authorities who responded.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 22 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
The Starlight Black paint was embellished with gold highlights on the exterior and interior, including, but not limited to, gold headlight grilles, gold honeycomb-style wheels, gold bird emblems, a gold dash, and a gold-spoked steering wheel.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The vessel, a gold Chris-Craft carrying 10 people, overturned about 3 p.m. just off Rubicon Point amid high winds and rough waters, according to local authorities who responded.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 22 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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Founded in 2011, PLD Space has raised more than 160 million euros ($188 million) to date, but the company is highly leveraged, with half of its cash coming in the form of loans.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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Gone are Gascón’s reformist policies discouraging the use of cash bail and limiting the use of sentencing enhancements.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 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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Then, select the perfect charm to express your style, with options including a coin, a heart, a lightning bolt, a lock and a butterfly.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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These are games that use virtual coins — which in turn, can be cashed in for real money or prizes — to play online casino-like games, according to the Anaheim Democrat’s office.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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If the filling is super bubbly and the top isn’t browned to your liking, switch to the broiler and broil until the mashed potatoes are golden brown.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Bake 10 to 12 minutes more or until zucchini are tender and cheese mixture is golden brown.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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There are several benefits to installing a bidet, including saving money on toilet paper and wipes, as well as helping to prevent clogs caused by excessive use of these products.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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While the agency expected to receive the grant funding on July 1, state officials noted that the federal government has until Sept. 30, 2026, to release the money to the states.—
Silas Allen
July 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 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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With a sound currency fixed to gold, and lower taxes across the board, Germany’s economy boomed.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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After leading crackdowns on digital currencies, such as Liberty Reserve and E-Gold in the 1990s, the agency best known for protecting U.S. presidents has become one of the world's biggest crypto custodians.—
Myles Miller Bloomberg News,
arkansasonline.com,
7 July 2025
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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