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
Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.d,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
From colorful gemstones and chunky gold bands to east-west settings and sculptural silhouettes, couples are moving away from the conventional one-size-fits-all engagement ring in favor of unique designs that reflect personal style and identity.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Howard Cohen
june 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The brothers both wore single-breasted suits with gold crown decals and armbands to honor one of their dad's signature looks.
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Noun
Scoring eleven gold and platinum albums between 1973 and 1983, the group set new standards in America’s Black popular music for chart consistency, live performance presentation, and pop crossover appeal.
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Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.d,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
From colorful gemstones and chunky gold bands to east-west settings and sculptural silhouettes, couples are moving away from the conventional one-size-fits-all engagement ring in favor of unique designs that reflect personal style and identity.
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Adjective
Scotland’s Tartan Army, thousands strong in kilts and clutching replicas of the gold World Cup Trophy, marched into Miami ahead of Wednesday evening’s World Cup game against Brazil at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
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Howard Cohen
june 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The brothers both wore single-breasted suits with gold crown decals and armbands to honor one of their dad's signature looks.
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
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SpaceX’s compensation philosophy historically favored equity over cash salaries, so this windfall extends well beyond executives and engineers to include nontechnical staff, entry-level workers and even cafeteria employees.
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If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will keep ticking up.
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Sugar reconnects with Blaine, the security guard who’d never seen Casablanca, a golden-age Hollywood classic his mom named him after.
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Levine Cava gave the golden-colored dog a vigorous pat on the head.
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Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA.
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Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.
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She was made of gilded plaster.
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Darden also notes that scenic wallpapers, gilded mirrors, marble elements, European antique art, and Louis the 16th-style furniture are common sights in Parisian homes and restaurants.
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Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.
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Nathan quickly discovered that limited money forces difficult choices.
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The sale, which still needs to be approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, would include personal belongings, currency, kitchen items, and décor; in addition to being put on the auction block, the items in question would go on a four-city global tour.
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Banks, investment firms, insurance companies, regulators and even currencies themselves exist because people collectively believe promises will be kept.
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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