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Recent Examples of gold-plated
Every surface will be gold-plated.
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Dahlia Gallin Ramirez,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
Standing in front of the silver and gold-plated Governor’s Trophy on Thursday morning, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order at the Idaho Capitol to reinstate a rivalry that was played annually for almost four decades.
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Idaho Statesman,
12 Feb. 2026
However, the range has expanded over the years to incorporate mixed-metal designs, such as yellow gold chain necklaces with resin charms and minimalist statement earrings made from silver or gold-plated brass.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026
This Kendra Scott pendant necklace is 14-karat-gold-plated and is a bestseller on Amazon.
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Brittany Vanderbill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
Ultimately, there are good reasons to own both gold and gold-plated jewelry.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Nov. 2025
The shower heads, trash can, light scones, vases, shower-door frames, hooks and towel racks are all gold-plated, as are the vent covers.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Her debut presentation, staged around a vintage dentist’s chair, featured silver or gold-plated molars strung into necklaces and bracelets with colorful enameled links, or worn as earrings set with semiprecious stones.
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Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
The sterling silver and gold-plated accents allow the earrings to pair well with the silver and gold pieces in your existing jewelry collection.
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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Dahlia Gallin Ramirez,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
Standing in front of the silver and gold-plated Governor’s Trophy on Thursday morning, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order at the Idaho Capitol to reinstate a rivalry that was played annually for almost four decades.
—
Idaho Statesman,
12 Feb. 2026
However, the range has expanded over the years to incorporate mixed-metal designs, such as yellow gold chain necklaces with resin charms and minimalist statement earrings made from silver or gold-plated brass.
—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026
This Kendra Scott pendant necklace is 14-karat-gold-plated and is a bestseller on Amazon.
—
Brittany Vanderbill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
Ultimately, there are good reasons to own both gold and gold-plated jewelry.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Nov. 2025
The shower heads, trash can, light scones, vases, shower-door frames, hooks and towel racks are all gold-plated, as are the vent covers.
—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Her debut presentation, staged around a vintage dentist’s chair, featured silver or gold-plated molars strung into necklaces and bracelets with colorful enameled links, or worn as earrings set with semiprecious stones.
—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
The sterling silver and gold-plated accents allow the earrings to pair well with the silver and gold pieces in your existing jewelry collection.
—
Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold-plated
Adjective
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She was made of gilded plaster.
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Darden also notes that scenic wallpapers, gilded mirrors, marble elements, European antique art, and Louis the 16th-style furniture are common sights in Parisian homes and restaurants.
Adjective
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Among the discoveries are bronze statue fragments, signet rings, a necklace with a gold clasp, coins, and hundreds of bone hairpins used in elaborate Roman hairstyles.
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The post offered a glimpse of the couple's celebration, beginning with a smiling selfie in which Stewart showed off her engagement ring — an oval solitaire diamond set on a gold band.
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“Gold-plated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold-plated. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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