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
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
During a 2024 trip to Nigeria with Prince Harry, Meghan attended a reception at the reception held at the Defense Headquarters in Abuja wearing a delicate diamond cross on a gold chain.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
The decanter is ivory with gold lines, and features the Clase Azul emblem at the center with malachite inlays.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
With fragrant blooms in spring, lush green leaves in summer, and vibrant red, orange, and gold foliage in fall, cherry trees create a beautiful refuge.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
During a 2024 trip to Nigeria with Prince Harry, Meghan attended a reception at the reception held at the Defense Headquarters in Abuja wearing a delicate diamond cross on a gold chain.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Greg Fiore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images John Wooden's single gold seat in a sea of blue ones sat empty behind the Bruins bench.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
The decanter is ivory with gold lines, and features the Clase Azul emblem at the center with malachite inlays.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
Noun
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The victim, Adbadalla Thabet, collected cash from gas stations in Downey, Bellflower, Compton and Lynwood early in the morning before driving to the bank.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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The short-term spending cuts proposed to date are simply not enough to balance the budget anymore — not even with a one-time cash infusion from Albany.—
Ike Brannon,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This one comes with golden beets, black garlic sauce, Asian pear, blue cheese, vinagrette and crispy hazelnuts.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both metals are accessible through physical bars and coins, ETFs, mining stocks or futures contracts.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Oliver needed to liquidate $200,000 from his stock and bond portfolio, convert it to cash and use it to buy gold coins.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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But what appeared at the time as an act of total randomness actually spoke to a wider sense of release for a 20-something who had grown tired of his gilded cage.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Packing this $12 gadget could also save you money on budget airlines that charge an arm and a leg for access to in-flight entertainment.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Evans wound up taking less money to leave Tampa Bay and sign with the 49ers.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Trump says administration is weighing a currency swap with UAE to help bolster finances of Mideast ally rattled by war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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If someone asks for payment through Bitcoin, Ethereum or another digital currency, assume the request is suspicious until proven otherwise.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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