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as in gold
covered in a thin layer of gold
An antique mirror in a gilded frame hung over the marble fireplace.
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as in wealthy
coming from or characterized by wealth and luxury
The exclusive nightclub was a popular hangout among the city's gilded youth. The grand hotel has been lovingly restored to its former gilded splendor.
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or gilt
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as in varnished
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as in painted
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Recent Examples of gilded
Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024
Many of the attraction's other facilities, including the gilded age Biltmore House, the conservatory, winery, gardens and the estate's hotels, received minimal or no damage.
—Jacob Biba, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
But this form of beauty is something of a gilded cage, a safe place for a little time, though also a trap that a woman can’t escape.
—Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Various incarnations of Supima cotton were twill, denim, jersey and velveteen, as seen in the eclectic array of designs on display throughout the gilded salons.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
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Trump is known for his extravagant taste – this is, after all, the man who once claimed a gilded penthouse as his primary residence and who currently lives in an upscale golf resort.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024
Many of the attraction's other facilities, including the gilded age Biltmore House, the conservatory, winery, gardens and the estate's hotels, received minimal or no damage.
—Jacob Biba, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
But this form of beauty is something of a gilded cage, a safe place for a little time, though also a trap that a woman can’t escape.
—Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Various incarnations of Supima cotton were twill, denim, jersey and velveteen, as seen in the eclectic array of designs on display throughout the gilded salons.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
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Botta boots, a black Dior Saddle Bag, a gold Chanel quilted cutout plate double chain necklace and Louis Vuitton's gold Louise PM Earrings.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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People with gold status on Play Points can claim a 30% discount on a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro / XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, according to redditors who have claimed the deal.Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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That puts it reassuringly outside the capability of even a wealthy tech bro, who wouldn’t have the money or the diplomatic alliances required, as Cynthia Scharf, senior fellow at the International Center for Future Generations, told me.Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The opposing views underscored the challenge at the heart of the climate negotiations: while nations are urged to shift to green energy sources, many, including wealthy Western nations, continue to rely on fossil fuels.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The entire room was painted in White Picket Fence by Dunn-Edwards.Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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Eventually, Arthur painted his face, started calling himself Joker, and took vengeance on the culture, including by killing a celebrity on air.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Speaking of which, the Xbox Elite controller may possibly be the golden standard for modern controllers.Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Watch from bed as the rising sun paints the Chisos peaks hues of pink and peach, or relax on the spacious deck or hammock as the desert transitions from golden hour to star-speckled night—a signature of the region’s enormous Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve.Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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Can the party of the universities, the affluent suburbs and the hipster urban cores do this?David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Since then, the county’s partisan shift has made national news, with the state’s most affluent big county swinging almost entirely to support Democrats, from presidential candidates on down.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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That’s when people, mostly rich ones, call The Gifterie, a bespoke gifting concierge that helps clients choose the perfect gift for the most affluent, famous, and picky people in the world.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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This track relies heavily on sub-bass content for a fuller and richer tone.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Finally, Common gave her a blanket embroidered with Hudson's upcoming holiday album title, The Gift of Love.Jack Irvin, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Whether stitched together then strung up from the ceiling or wall, or embroidered onto a baby blanket, audiences left reflecting on themes of child abuse.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
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The three books so far are deeply romantic, gorgeously tragic, smart as hell, and written in this absurd baroque, irreverent language.Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Murphy’s recent shows at his legacy home base, FX, have been muddled and baroque, but on ABC, he’s got the goods, as evidenced by the premiere episode of his new show set on a luxury cruise ship.Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Gilded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilded. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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