gilt-edged

adjective

ˈgilt-ˌejd How to pronounce gilt-edged (audio)
variants or gilt-edge
Definition of gilt-edgednext
as in superb
of the very best kind the forward squandered a gilt-edged opportunity to tie the score

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilt-edged
  1. superb
  2. terrific
  3. sensational
  4. great
  5. fine
  6. quality
  7. famous
  8. lovely
Adjective
  • The violin solo with which the piece began danced nimbly between low and high notes, an example of superb playing with a complex rhythm that wound its way through tight tonal intervals.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Movies Review: Anticipating loss, sisters rub against old frictions in superb ‘His Three Daughters’ Sept. 6, 2024 These three different sisters are gathering for the same reason: Their father is going to pass.
    Azazel Jacobs, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • To the east of Guadalupe, the Canton de Marie-Galante is an authentic island with beautiful beaches, delightful restaurants, wildland hikes, and some really terrific rum distilleries.
    Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Woot’s current promo is a terrific deal considering a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will normally run you $19.99.
    Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • Jayden Daniels took home the Heisman Trophy last season after a sensational career at LSU, his dual-threat ability set the standard for excellence, and this year's finalists will aim to live up to that legacy.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Mbappe scored a sensational goal against Atalanta in the Champions League inside 10 minutes on Tuesday, but then asked to be brought off 25 later.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of sensational
Adjective
  • The two front runners have a great shot at taking home the trophy in Hunter and Jeanty.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Poor air quality from wildfires, vehicle exhaust, factories, and other sources takes a toll on lung health—but mounting research suggests that breathing unhealthy air can also put people at a greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of great
Adjective
  • Users can also indicate their budget for dinner as the app works with various types of restaurants (casual, fine dining, etc.).
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • But they’re still regarded as a fine place that develops MLB talent overall.
    Johnny Flores, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Faced with these challenges, a regular business would likely lower costs (and potentially quality) or raise prices on the students who are ineligible for free or reduced meals.
    Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 12 Oct. 2024
  • But the question remains whether quality private schools, interested in making a profit, will have any reason to build new locations in South or West Phoenix, where most parents can’t pay tuition beyond their $7,000 voucher.
    Eli Hager, ProPublica, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of quality
Adjective
  • Finish the trip in Paro with a four-hour trek to the famous Tiger’s Nest, a stunning monastery hugging a dramatic cliffside at almost 10,000 feet above sea level.
    Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The hotel first opened in 1876 and is rightfully proud of its venerable legacy, evidence of which can be found in the many photographs of famous past guests.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of famous
Adjective
  • Among the loveliest species to link the U.S. with Mexico are monarch butterflies, whose migratory populations are dwindling.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And the Tahini shortbread just what a lovely kind of savory cookie, just really got some nuance in terms of just that savory edge to the flavor.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lovely
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“Gilt-edged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilt-edged. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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