How to Use golden in a Sentence

golden

adjective
  • The memoir recounts the golden times in her life.
  • The bronze glow drops come in two shades: bronzed and golden.
    Neha Tandon, womenshealthmag.com, 1 June 2023
  • The purpose of the pan fry isn't to cook the chicken through, but to give it a golden crust.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
  • At the base are hints of namibian myrrh and golden amber.
    Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The yellow in its flag is the color of golden wheat against a bright blue sky.
    Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
  • The best part of a gratin—arguably, the golden brown breadcrumb crust—is not here.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2022
  • She’s got the good-looking guy, the athlete with the golden curls, played by William Katt.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Some sat on the roof in front of its golden dome, a Derna landmark.
    Reuters, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, until the tortilla is puffed up, golden brown and crisp and the cheese melts.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2023
  • Cook and caramelize the pork chops on the first side to a delicious golden-brown color.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The Ampulla is a golden vessel in the shape of an eagle.
    Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 6 May 2023
  • The first hour after a rattlesnake bite is often called the golden hour.
    The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Bake on the lowest rack until golden at the edges and dry, about 25 minutes.
    Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2023
  • When the color has reached a deep golden brown, remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl to stop the cooking process.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Add the frozen corn and cook until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
    Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
  • When done, soufflés will be golden brown on top and will rise out of the baking dish.
    Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Soon, Adam plucked the crispy, golden pieces out of the pot with tongs and set them on a napkin to drain any excess oil.
    John Paul Brammer, The New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2024
  • Turn on the broiler and broil the crab mixture for about 1 minute, until golden brown on top.
    Sean Brock, Southern Living, 6 June 2023
  • Switch oven to broil and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
    Country Living, 8 May 2023
  • It’s made from glossy faux leather and has a golden chain strap, plus a drawstring closure at the top.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
  • But the golden era for SPACs is waning, and share prices are now tumbling.
    WIRED, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Then the dalliance comes to light and the golden boy finds himself on trial for the homicide.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 12 June 2024
  • Add the onions, reduce the heat to medium, and saute until limp and golden; then stir in the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
  • When the lights cut, the stage turned red and a giant skull with golden eyes lit up the screen behind the stage, the shrieks were deafening.
    Holly Gleason, Variety, 2 June 2023
  • When duck’s skin has shrunk by half and is golden brown, add butter to pan along with sage leaves.
    Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Long gone are the golden days of The Byron Carlyle Theater, which first opened in 1968.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 26 June 2024
  • On the day of the show, hundreds of hopeful fans stood in line at golden hour along Sunset Blvd.
    John Paul Bullock, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Bake the tartlets until well puffed and golden, 12–15 minutes.
    Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Topped with a golden, flaky crust and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this dessert is the ultimate summer treat.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Sear cutlets two at a time until golden brown, 2 minutes per side.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024

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