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or gilt
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as in gold
covered in a thin layer of gold
An antique mirror in a gilded frame hung over the marble fireplace.
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as in wealthy
coming from or characterized by wealth and luxury
The exclusive nightclub was a popular hangout among the city's gilded youth. The grand hotel has been lovingly restored to its former gilded splendor.
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or gilt
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as in varnished
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as in painted
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Recent Examples of gilded
Spin Contributor, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
Few visitors wandering through the mummy galleries at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo have the opportunity—or perhaps the inclination—to smell the aromas wafting off the gilded sarcophagi and elaborately wrapped bodies of ancient Egyptian elites on display in glass cases.
—Sarah Everts, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Brooklyn Museum’s 500-object show is a gilded albatross.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 13 Feb. 2025
Could the extensive list of first-time Golden Globes nominees – Glen Powell, Adam Brody, Pamela Anderson, Kali Reis and Seth Myers among them – finally score their first gilded orb?
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Pieces adorned with gilded motifs and dreamlike elements sparked meaningful conversations about the enduring dialogue between art and couture.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
Few visitors wandering through the mummy galleries at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo have the opportunity—or perhaps the inclination—to smell the aromas wafting off the gilded sarcophagi and elaborately wrapped bodies of ancient Egyptian elites on display in glass cases.
—Sarah Everts, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Brooklyn Museum’s 500-object show is a gilded albatross.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 13 Feb. 2025
Could the extensive list of first-time Golden Globes nominees – Glen Powell, Adam Brody, Pamela Anderson, Kali Reis and Seth Myers among them – finally score their first gilded orb?
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilded
Adjective
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The corset also included a gold heart as a nod to Penelope's love of Colin Bridgerton in the story, played by Luke Newton.—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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The bartender turns on green, white, and gold Christmas lights.—
Joseph O’Neill,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Trump this week announced the creation of a new investment visa that gives the overseas wealthy permanent residency and a path to citizenship in return for $5 million.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Democrats are likely to vote in lockstep against the legislation, seeing it as primarily benefiting the very wealthy.—
Axios,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The sun has disappeared beyond the middle-class condos of West Palm Beach and the western sky is painted tangerine.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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There are no windows from Ski Dubai to the outside world and its walls and ceiling are painted in a creamy-blue color giving it a perpetual appearance of twilight.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Besides, Abrahamian noted, the trade in golden visas from places like Portugal and Malta, both E.U. member states, has been going on for long enough that most ultra-rich people who want one already have one.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Portugal offers a variety of appealing residency options, including a golden visa (although there’s no real estate investment option), a digital nomad visa, and more.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For too long, many of us in the marketing industry have been complacent, talking a good game about this fabled cohort of affluent, life-affirming oldies.—
Tim Wragg,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But as Times reporter Liam Dillon chronicled this week, some residents and leaders are signaling familiar opposition to new affordable housing, as others suggest making the affluent enclave more exclusive.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Their roster is rich with talented young players, including a terrific goaltender in Lukas Dostal, and there are signs that Anaheim is starting to figure it out.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The fruit is rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, as well as antioxidants, and potassium.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Each six-way power seat comes clad in smooth black leather with white contrast stitching at the seams and the trident logo embroidered into the headrest.—
Martin Lerma,
Robb Report,
23 Dec. 2024
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The dress, made of nude and black tulle and hand-embroidered with over 100,000 beads and sequins, was originally shown on a mannequin, and had never been worn by a human being before.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Savor almond and espresso gelati while visiting baroque churches on piazzas built by ancient Greeks.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2025
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Watch on Deadline Van Kampen wrote the play Farinelli and the King and its baroque music.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Gilded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilded. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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