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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The stock has cooled from its previous highs, but for investors optimistic about gold and silver in the long run, Wheaton remains one of the most straightforward methods to engage with the market trend.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
While gold bars and bullion are popular options, coins also have another layer of value — some have rare designs or historical significance, therefore commanding higher prices.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 May 2026
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Noun
Choose from pink, lavender, purple, gold, white, orange, and yellow showy blooms.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The stock has cooled from its previous highs, but for investors optimistic about gold and silver in the long run, Wheaton remains one of the most straightforward methods to engage with the market trend.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Adjective
The suited ensemble emphasized militaristic utility, with a long-sleeve jacket embroidered with muted gold sinuous motifs.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
While gold bars and bullion are popular options, coins also have another layer of value — some have rare designs or historical significance, therefore commanding higher prices.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
Noun
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Mohamed had paid for the appointment in cash.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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OpenAI was burning cash and needed significantly more for computing resources.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Underneath a golden brown layer of tater tots, a scramble of beans, chiles, and lots of creamy Southwestern flavors await.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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The 110-acre Montego Bay resort famously hosted everyone from JFK and Jackie Kennedy to Grace Kelly and Paul Newman during its golden era.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Please be fair and show the other side of the coin.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The latest research, which includes the trajectory-tweaking gravitational effects of several satellite galaxies, indicates the odds of a collision are 50–50—a coin toss.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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The bathroom was particularly fabulous, with its slim burgundy tiles, back-to-back sink situation, rounded gilded mirrors and vast waterfall shower.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That report shows the amount of money spent on sportsbook television advertising is down from a peak in 2021 and the industry airs far fewer commercials than the pharmaceutical sector.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Their profession alchemizes money and labor into art, then back to money.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Foreign governments are dumping US Treasury bonds to stabilize their currencies amid the energy shock and financial volatility triggered by the Iran war.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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The Bank of Japan was reported to have intervened in currency markets in late March and early April after the yen weakened past the politically sensitive 160 level, as surging oil import costs widened Japan's current account deficit and stoked fears of a depreciation spiral.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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