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as in to varnish
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as in to paint
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This one-dish breakfast casserole starts with a round of sauteed spinach and mushrooms gilded with heavy cream.
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Scott Hocker, theweek, 7 Mar. 2024
Besides, the plot itself proves twisty enough that any gratuitous flourishes would have felt too much like gilding the lily.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2024
Miniature New Look dresses, gilded jewelry — including a piece worn by Charlize Theron for the very first Rogue Dior campaign in 2006 — and many iterations of the J’adore bottle paint a comprehensive picture of the quintessential Dior style.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024
The trunk supporting the right leg, sling, and a victory garland on his head were all once gilded by the artist.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2024
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Scott Hocker, theweek, 7 Mar. 2024
Besides, the plot itself proves twisty enough that any gratuitous flourishes would have felt too much like gilding the lily.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2024
Miniature New Look dresses, gilded jewelry — including a piece worn by Charlize Theron for the very first Rogue Dior campaign in 2006 — and many iterations of the J’adore bottle paint a comprehensive picture of the quintessential Dior style.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024
The trunk supporting the right leg, sling, and a victory garland on his head were all once gilded by the artist.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2024
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The common sources of lead exposure, according to the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department, include paint and varnish in homes built before 1978, some soil and tap water exposure, clay pots, spices, toys, makeup, jewelry and ammunition.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
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The floors squeak and haven’t been varnished in decades.Alexander J. Motyl, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2016
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Before installing, paint the plastic Ceiling White to give it a more matte texture.Helen Havlak, The Verge, 29 Nov. 2024
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To paint, or not to paint:Painting yourself green to see 'Wicked' in theaters?Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, a top tourist destination in Golden, has long been criticized by Native groups for whitewashing the past.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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In the West, the spiritualities appropriated from the Global South become whitewashed and digestible.Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Wearing a long, dark coat embroidered with colorful flowers, Arnault greeted the likes of chef Jean Imbert, ballet star Hugo Marchand, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton executive Sidney Toledano and Dior’s newest recruit, managing director Benedetta Petruzzo.Miles Socha, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety The simple storyline is embroidered with detail that makes the early segments engaging.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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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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But Rahman points to a specific example buried in the documentation that sheds some more light.Allison Johnson, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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The counts include two instances where the wrong bodies were buried.Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Washington’s three-game losing streak has taken them from NFC title contention to fringe postseason territory.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Kacey Musgraves is decked in denim and fringe at the 2024 CMA Awards.Chiara Kim, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The feast includes roasted turkey smothered in homestyle gravy, mashed potatoes, herby cornbread stuffing, sweet potato casserole and more.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The McRib sandwich is made with boneless barbecue pork ribs smothered in a tangy sauce and topped with onions and pickles.Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Gild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gild. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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