golden rule
noun
1
capitalized G&R
: a rule of ethical conduct referring to Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31: do to others as you would have them do to you
2
: a guiding principle
Examples of golden rule in a Sentence
I try to live by the Golden Rule.
The golden rule in sales is to know your customer.
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The golden rule of travel has always been to expect the unexpected.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
One reporter forgot that golden rule of video conferencing during a virtual media availability with Justin Verlander on Monday, Jan. 13.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Skin-care brands offer a wide range of concentrations for said ingredients, typically between 0.1% to 1%, but the golden rule across the board is to start low and slow.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 7 Jan. 2025
The golden rule for asbestos demolitions is to water the site to prevent the mineral from spreading, according to Emanuel Ziolkowski, compliance assurance program supervisor with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
One reporter forgot that golden rule of video conferencing during a virtual media availability with Justin Verlander on Monday, Jan. 13.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Skin-care brands offer a wide range of concentrations for said ingredients, typically between 0.1% to 1%, but the golden rule across the board is to start low and slow.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 7 Jan. 2025
The golden rule for asbestos demolitions is to water the site to prevent the mineral from spreading, according to Emanuel Ziolkowski, compliance assurance program supervisor with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Golden rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20rule. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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