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Examples of gold leaf in a Sentence
a frame covered with gold leaf
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Porthole windows, gold leaf ceilings, and velvet benches instilled the feeling of a vintage 1930s supper club, perhaps even a version of the Titanic where all the stylish passengers had a more fortunate ending.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
Add a pop of color to a basic outfit with this cherry red pair, or choose from four additional shades, including ivory and gold leaf.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
The Library of Congress — filled with light and marble and columns and statues and surfaces embellished with gold leaf — has been described as one of the most beautiful buildings in Washington.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2024
The pigments were ordinary, and luxuries, such as gold leaf, were wholly absent.
—Ariel Sabar, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1741, in the meaning defined above
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“Gold leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20leaf. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
gold leaf
noun
: a very thin sheet of gold used especially for gilding
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