1
: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2
a
: being or having the color gold or the color of gold
b
4
: of a high degree of excellence : superb
5
: prosperous, flourishing
golden days
6
a
: radiantly youthful and vigorous
b
: having talents that promise great success
—often used with boy
c
: highly favored : popular
7
: favorable, advantageous
a golden opportunity
8
: of, relating to, or being a 50th anniversary or its celebration
goldenly
adverb
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The memoir recounts the golden times in her life.
this may be your golden moment to impress a baseball scout, so don't blow it
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With the Oscars less than one month away, film fanatics are gearing up for who will take home the golden statuettes.
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
And Canada’s links here to a golden past — Crosby, Brad Marchand and Drew Doughty — looked their ages on Saturday night.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
For one of the most scenic views in the city, take a stroll around the park's lake during golden hour.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Shade Range: The true test of inclusivity in a concealer is its shade range—a measure of options to suit fair to deep skin tones, also taking into consideration of undertones: olive, neutral, and golden.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
And Canada’s links here to a golden past — Crosby, Brad Marchand and Drew Doughty — looked their ages on Saturday night.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
For one of the most scenic views in the city, take a stroll around the park's lake during golden hour.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Shade Range: The true test of inclusivity in a concealer is its shade range—a measure of options to suit fair to deep skin tones, also taking into consideration of undertones: olive, neutral, and golden.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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golden
adjective
gold·en
ˈgōl-dən 
1
: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2
: having the color of gold
golden hair
3
: prosperous
a golden age
4
: favorable sense 2
a golden opportunity
5
: having a rich and smooth sound
a golden voice
6
: of or relating to a 50th anniversary
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