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Recent Examples of gold-plated
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.
—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
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
Will all the airborne lavatories be gold-plated — or just the presidential ones?
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold-plated
Adjective
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Think black-and-white marble floors, gilded moldings, and big, fresh flower arrangements.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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But the work at the day job comes also knowing there will be gold to chase soon enough as coach of USA Basketball men’s senior national team, first in the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and then those 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Gold-plated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold-plated. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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