gold-plated

adjective

: covered with a thin layer of gold
a gold-plated serving tray

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The surgical steel posts are gold-plated and hypoallergenic for sensitive skin. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 The surgical steel posts are gold-plated and hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive ears. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Although many concerts are more elaborate and sporting franchises — often aided by taxpayer dollars — have gold-plated their stadiums with premium seating, prices have mostly increased because artists, promoters, and teams have taken advantage of the high demand, aided by dynamic pricing. Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 13 Sep. 2024 The Fight Fight Fight watch sells for between $500 and $800, depending on the color, and is gold-plated, the site says. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024 Young men with silver- and gold-plated lowrider bicycles lounged in chinos and T-shirts, while other men traded stories about cars past. David Gonzalez David Dee Delgado, New York Times, 19 May 2024 Its flamboyant top and gold-plated adornments—all mounted on a rounded base—reminded Stout of her studio manager Kate’s grandma. Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2023 Our Southern Living collection cross charm bracelet is gold-plated with lovely glass pearls. Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2023 The collection had also been whittled down from the early 19th century, with objects stolen, lost or damaged and discarded including silver and gold-plated ornaments, mission records and liturgical texts. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2023

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