Thesaurus results for GOLD-PLATED

gold-plated

adjective

Definition of gold-plated

as in gilded

covered in a thin layer of gold Gold-plated jewelry is less expensive than solid gold.

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Recent Examples of gold-plated Every surface will be gold-plated. — Dahlia Gallin Ramirez, New Yorker, 9 June 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 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

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The commission also recommended, as an alternative, shortening the arch itself while making the gilded statue even taller—a compromise that would leave the arch squat beneath a top-heavy sculpture.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
The gilded piece also featured an intricate array of pendants held in place by strings of gold beads that wrapped around the singer’s rib cage.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026

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The Albert jersey patch will be featured on the upper left chest of all four Lakers uniform designs including the gold icon edition, purple statement edition, white association edition and the black city edition.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
Target recalled the sandals, which are tan and have two raffia straps with gold buckles, on Thursday, July 16.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

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