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as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
this may be your golden moment to impress a baseball scout, so don't blow it
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as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
sang in a golden alto that filled the concert hall
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
the golden age of industrialization
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as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
a golden Labrador
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as in promising
pointing toward a happy outcome
that new job is a golden opportunity
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Recent Examples of golden
Bake in preheated oven until crisp on 1 side and lightly golden, about 25 minutes.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Against the backdrop of the golden sand dunes in Ninh Thuan province, family strife boils over when a son’s dream to dance to the beat of his own heart pits him against his father’s wishes.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
The Askeim 8 Year Old uses golden promise barley to bring back a classic taste that is perfect to explore as a counterpoint to the Glenffidich 12.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Maria Canals-Barrera is a familiar face from Disney's golden era, best known as Theresa Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012), and the voice of Sunset Boulevardez on The Proud Family (2001–2005) and its revival, Louder and Prouder (2022–present).
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Against the backdrop of the golden sand dunes in Ninh Thuan province, family strife boils over when a son’s dream to dance to the beat of his own heart pits him against his father’s wishes.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
The Askeim 8 Year Old uses golden promise barley to bring back a classic taste that is perfect to explore as a counterpoint to the Glenffidich 12.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Maria Canals-Barrera is a familiar face from Disney's golden era, best known as Theresa Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012), and the voice of Sunset Boulevardez on The Proud Family (2001–2005) and its revival, Louder and Prouder (2022–present).
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
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The team crowded around Johnson and offered hugs with celebratory cheers, shaking him around as Johnson got a bright smile on his face.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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The 18-year-old who was bright, was removed when Reinildo was sent off.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Temperatures will range from 66 to 75 degrees Mid-round delays are possible, especially during the afternoon four-ball session.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The 49ers could also be on the lookout for another Bryce Huff, who underperformed in an ill-fitting scheme in Philadelphia and was acquired for a mid-round draft pick.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The habitat corridors needed to support thriving populations of jaguars and dolphins and productive fisheries are threatened by both deforestation and construction of hydropower dams.—
Jeff Opperman,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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As the final season begins, Jamie and Claire apparently find war has followed them home to Fraser’s Ridge, by now a thriving settlement that grew in their absence.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Jimmy Crystal and his Jimmies wear blond wigs and colorful tracksuits, a look inspired by Jimmy Savile, a popular British TV and radio presenter and DJ.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Her dirty blond hair was pulled back, tucked loosely behind her ears and tied in a low bun on the nape of her neck.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Things looked less promising three weeks ago as the Mariners staggered through their second three-city East Coast trip in a month.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Love, the franchise's young and promising quarterback, completed 18 of 25 pass attempts and finished with 183 yards, one touchdown pass and one interception.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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And to see a very optimistic person come in and try to turn it around seems like a really cool story.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 Sep. 2025
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Kudesia said that some of her patients come in with overly optimistic views of how well treatments such as IVF can work.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
21 Sep. 2025
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But the first five innings Tuesday were a ringing endorsement for the Dodgers’ cautious approach to Ohtani’s rehab and return from a second Tommy John surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Bravo to Netflix for their ringing endorsement of biodiversity with its commitment to purchase Funga’s carbon credits.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Acting now affirms the values that bind us together and builds a healthier, more prosperous society for all.—
Shelley Stewart III,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Living like a gentleman on the income from a not particularly prosperous parish, like her father did, involved a certain amount of keeping up appearances.—
Lucy Worsley
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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