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as in to varnish
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as in to paint
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Recent Examples of gild
The Moreno brothers, who grew up in Puebla, Mexico, did not invent birria or its deployment on tortillas gilded in beef fat.
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Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Or, just gild the lily here and go for the surf and turf.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Enter this gilded Charlotte Tilbury pencil, which checks both of Persico’s boxes and has a smooth, blendable texture that glides on without tugging.
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Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
Don Quixote is about refusing to see the world in its actual grubby reality; to rather gild it in the beauties of our own invention.
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Ed Simon
september 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Or, just gild the lily here and go for the surf and turf.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Enter this gilded Charlotte Tilbury pencil, which checks both of Persico’s boxes and has a smooth, blendable texture that glides on without tugging.
—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
Don Quixote is about refusing to see the world in its actual grubby reality; to rather gild it in the beauties of our own invention.
—
Ed Simon
september 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gild
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gild
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Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.
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Reaching the island is all part of the fun too, requiring you to hop aboard a vintage, slickly varnished wooden boat at Balmaha and schedule a pick-up time for the way back.
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To add interest and frame the berries, the index and pinky nails are painted in pink-and-white checkers.
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Mamdani sought to paint a picture of division in the country as a tool of the rich and powerful.
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And as much as people wanna whitewash it, that’s part of the history too.
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Burns, who is Black, also pushed back on criticisms that the state’s new Black history curriculum whitewashes the history of slavery and oppression in America.
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Available at Printemps in New York and Paris, the capsule includes palm-print luggage, velvet slippers embroidered with the collection’s cheeky slogan and coffee cups inspired by the legendary Raffles butler service.
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The pallium, a woolen collar embroidered with six crosses, is an ancient symbol of authority and obligation.
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But instead of trying to make the turn, Diene laid the ball off for Baker, who buried a one-timer into the left side of the net.
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In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
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In the bathroom, there are shuttered windows wreathed with Como silk and a luscious roll-top bath.
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On a hill wreathed in mist above the dark sea that runs between New Zealand’s North and South Islands, Ward and others crossed rugged farmland late on Tuesday night, carrying seven crates in silence by dim red torchlight.
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Raquel got the early advantage and smothered Maxxine in the corner.
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Whether they’re smothered in pepper jelly, doused in barbecue sauce, or wrapped in bacon, appetizers are your chance to set the tone and impress your guests (because, let’s face it, nothing beats the satisfaction of compliments on your spread).
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On paper, this is also the easiest fixture for the defending champion, so head coach Lionel Scaloni will use this game to rest key players – most importantly 39-year-old Messi – and give minutes to fringe squad members and those who are yet to feature at this tournament.
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In addition to fringe researchers and experts, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Mike Rounds of South Dakota are both planning to speak.
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“Gild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gild. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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