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
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Liu seemed to sense that adjusting to life after Olympic gold might come with complications.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 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 idea that a normal person could work to transform themselves into a model is preposterous, like spinning straw into gold.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Liu seemed to sense that adjusting to life after Olympic gold might come with complications.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 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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There are smaller ocean islands, too, ringed by soft, golden shores and graced with sparkling lagoons and top-tier resorts.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Add 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped, and 1 medium red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped, and cook, stirring often with a heatproof rubber spatula or wooden spoon, until vegetables are very soft and deep golden and bottom of pot is starting to brown in spots, 10–15 minutes.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In lieu of fancy cars, everyone got to the ceremony on pick-up trucks, and were given distinctive, rare Buffalo nickel coins to carry around, to show the security teams when required.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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For those considering adding the metal to their portfolios, the good news is that there are multiple ways to invest in silver — from physical coins and bars to ETFs, mining stocks and more advanced trading instruments.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The gilded trophy is now proudly displayed on Born Weird Tattoo’s front patio.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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When his parents split, Newsom was lost between the gilded world of his father and the hard-working, private world of his mother.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Outrage is the currency of choice.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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Emerging markets currencies like the Brazilian real , Mexican peso and Indian rupee posted notable losses versus the dollar.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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