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Recent Examples of gold-plated
Will all the airborne lavatories be gold-plated — or just the presidential ones?
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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
Found in a man’s grave, the weapon’s silver- and gold-plated hilt is engraved with patterns, and a ring is fused to its pommel (the top of its handle).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Loading your audio article Police on Friday identified the thorny thief who stole a gold-plated rose from a 9/11 memorial display at a Midtown church.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 Nov. 2024
The surgical steel posts are gold-plated and hypoallergenic for sensitive skin.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The surgical steel posts are gold-plated and hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive ears.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Although many concerts are more elaborate and sporting franchises — often aided by taxpayer dollars — have gold-plated their stadiums with premium seating, prices have mostly increased because artists, promoters, and teams have taken advantage of the high demand, aided by dynamic pricing.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 13 Sep. 2024
The Fight Fight Fight watch sells for between $500 and $800, depending on the color, and is gold-plated, the site says.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024
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
Found in a man’s grave, the weapon’s silver- and gold-plated hilt is engraved with patterns, and a ring is fused to its pommel (the top of its handle).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Loading your audio article Police on Friday identified the thorny thief who stole a gold-plated rose from a 9/11 memorial display at a Midtown church.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 Nov. 2024
The surgical steel posts are gold-plated and hypoallergenic for sensitive skin.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The surgical steel posts are gold-plated and hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive ears.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Although many concerts are more elaborate and sporting franchises — often aided by taxpayer dollars — have gold-plated their stadiums with premium seating, prices have mostly increased because artists, promoters, and teams have taken advantage of the high demand, aided by dynamic pricing.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 13 Sep. 2024
The Fight Fight Fight watch sells for between $500 and $800, depending on the color, and is gold-plated, the site says.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold-plated
Adjective
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Gulf governments aren’t as rich or as liquid as their gilded palaces and generous social programs suggest.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
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And last night, Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus shut Paris down with a surprise joining of forces—with gold and gilded matching looks to boot.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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During this style era, the trio sported matching oversized denim overalls layered over crop tops, paired with chunky boots and gold hoops that exuded both attitude and unity.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
3 July 2025
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The Life on the Lake Tour also gives a historic view of the area, taking passengers around Rainy Lake, pointing out gold mines and fish camps, and explaining what life was like for the trappers, loggers, gold miners, and fishermen who once explored this area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The triptych is set in a silver and gilt mount, enhanced with colored enamel, precious stones, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and pearls, the Byzantium department said in its statement.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This year, gilt yields have seen volatile moves, with investors sensitive to geopolitical and macroeconomic instability.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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“Gold-plated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold-plated. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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