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as in to varnish
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as in to paint
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Recent Examples of gild
There were other chances, goals ruled out, Murphy striking the crossbar, and then Joelinton gilded the scoreline after intercepting a pass out from Amadou Onana that straddled negligence and criminality.
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George Caulkin, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The massive musical stars Cynthia Erivo as magical young woman Elphaba, who is misunderstood because of her unusual green skin and has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as popular young woman Glinda, who is gilded by privilege and ambition and has yet to discover her true heart.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The gold grass Is gilded with dew on our morning drives in a grumbling open-sided Land Cruiser.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
The pages gilded in shimmery gold highlight more than a decade of red carpet looks and night on the town street wear.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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George Caulkin, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The massive musical stars Cynthia Erivo as magical young woman Elphaba, who is misunderstood because of her unusual green skin and has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as popular young woman Glinda, who is gilded by privilege and ambition and has yet to discover her true heart.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The gold grass Is gilded with dew on our morning drives in a grumbling open-sided Land Cruiser.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
The pages gilded in shimmery gold highlight more than a decade of red carpet looks and night on the town street wear.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gild
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Red and brown cliffs, varnished by thousands of years of high-desert weather, towered on either side of me.—
Derek M. Norman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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Under the apartment’s roof, for example, cellulose insulation boards were left exposed, and then varnished, without being concealed behind drywall.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
10 Dec. 2024
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But, while insightful, these artifacts don’t always paint a complete picture of an ancient creature’s diet or behavior.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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The evidence, however, reveals a very different picture than the violent world Trump has painted for his audiences.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Joe Biden pardoning his family proves it, and Donald Trump trying to whitewash January 6th proves it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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For victims of the Jan. 6 attack, the attempt to whitewash the events of that day has been especially difficult.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs New Era Super Bowl LIX adjustable hat: $35.99 This one-of-a-kind Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LIX adjustable hat comes in a neutral gray and features the Super Bowl LIX logo embroidered on the side.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The sweatshirt also included presents embroidered on the fabric and Hollins in a light-up ensemble.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Air Traffic Control had cleared both planes, despite the airport being wreathed in fog.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2023
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The deal itself was wreathed in controversy.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2023
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Humans may easily trigger avalanches large enough to bury or injure a person.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Lane said her family plans to bury Campos next to his father in Queens, New York.—
Chris Kenning,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Sail on to Tobacco Caye, a charming five-acre coral island fringed with palm trees.—
Patricia Johnson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Dec. 2024
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Lying 27 miles to the north, this dozy islet fringed by luminous powder-soft pink sand and is home to stunning beaches, caves, and exotic birds.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Nov. 2024
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Whereas United smothered City at the Etihad and took the game to them, on Wednesday at Leigh Sports Village — where the atmosphere was flat — the hosts sat off City, an aspect noted by visiting manager Gareth Taylor.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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So not counting out the Rams, but Philadelphia just has so many ways to beat you, and that Eagles defense is smothering.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Gild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gild. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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