as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
all the gold in the world won't buy happiness
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Recent Examples of gold
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Double Olympic champion Federica Brignone, who returned from a broken left leg just before the Milan Cortina Games and then won gold in super-G and giant slalom, took part in a training session Wednesday but skipped training the following day and decided to sit out the race.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2026
On the runway, the supermodel's look was styled with matching gloves, metallic stiletto sandals and a pair of gold statement earrings.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The four were part of the United States men’s hockey team that won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, the run capped by a 2-1 overtime win over Canada.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Double Olympic champion Federica Brignone, who returned from a broken left leg just before the Milan Cortina Games and then won gold in super-G and giant slalom, took part in a training session Wednesday but skipped training the following day and decided to sit out the race.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Now that the 2026 Winter Olympics are over, many people are prying into the personal lives of Olympic gold medalists.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2026
On the runway, the supermodel's look was styled with matching gloves, metallic stiletto sandals and a pair of gold statement earrings.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
Noun
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There’s plenty of cash available for pristine credits with credible AI narratives.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Fundraisers can be set up in minutes through a simple app, with no inventory or cash handling required, and organizations keep 50% of every dollar sold.—
Tim Heitmann,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her hair was in the much deeper, golden tone that she’s been sporting of recent.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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They got married at the golden hour and stayed until late to shoot photos, their shadows beneath a stream of stars.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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This detailed build also includes a commemorative armored Batman minifigure and a special golden coin built right into the cockpit, which marks 20 years of Lego Batman builds.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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The penny was first created in 1792 and was one of the first coins authorized under the Coinage Act.—
News Service Of Florida,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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
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The bill expanded background checks for gun purchasers under the age of 21 and also provided federal money for state red flag laws.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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While a few lifers grumble, this infusion of talent (not to mention tech money) is good news for residents and travelers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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The candidates vied to establish their relatability, that most valuable of campaign currencies, by describing their own hardscrabble experiences.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Bloomberg | Getty Images China's central bank kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged Tuesday as authorities navigate a balancing act of supporting a slowing economy while maintaining currency stability.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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