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Recent Examples of gold-plated
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.
—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
Will all the airborne lavatories be gold-plated — or just the presidential ones?
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
The minute and hour hands and the hands in the subdials are gold-plated.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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
Will all the airborne lavatories be gold-plated — or just the presidential ones?
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
The minute and hour hands and the hands in the subdials are gold-plated.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold-plated
Adjective
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A little cardigan with gilded embroidery, some roomy corduroy trousers, and fabulously frumpy silk frocks.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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Frie recommends layering in reflective and light-balancing elements, noting that warm metallics, such as brass fixtures or gilded mirrors—along with thoughtful lighting, are essential.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is also a strong day for those in sales, marketing, teaching, acting or writing, because your words are gold!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The wall behind the bed is embroidered with gold metallic silk; the bedside drawer is stocked with charging stations, chargers, and wireless charging pads.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Gold-plated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold-plated. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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