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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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as in varnished
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as in painted
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Recent Examples of gilded
Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
But beyond the gilded doors and glossy marble, the hotel’s spa offers the kind of tailored wellness that feels part ritual, part reset.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Gulf governments aren’t as rich or as liquid as their gilded palaces and generous social programs suggest.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
And last night, Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus shut Paris down with a surprise joining of forces—with gold and gilded matching looks to boot.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 June 2025
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Verb
On June 16, 2015, Trump took his fateful trip down Trump Tower’s gilded escalator to announce his Presidential candidacy.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
But beyond the gilded doors and glossy marble, the hotel’s spa offers the kind of tailored wellness that feels part ritual, part reset.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Gulf governments aren’t as rich or as liquid as their gilded palaces and generous social programs suggest.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
And last night, Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus shut Paris down with a surprise joining of forces—with gold and gilded matching looks to boot.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilded
Adjective
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Tung’s sparkly rose gold shadow was undercut by her signature black top eyeliner across her lip, while her cheeks were coated in a delicate blush tinged with red.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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As for textures and materials that pair well with the soothing paint color, Woelfel suggests organic, earthy textures, warm wood tones, and gold metallic accents to add a hint of decadence.—
Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The other shows pockets of weakness, with much economic activity being driven by wealthier Americans.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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That’s the selling proposition from Angela Davis, who, as president of Campbell Global in Portland, Oregon, oversees $10 billion on behalf of institutions and wealthy individuals.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Many young men, rightly or wrongly, feel like they too are being painted with a broad brush.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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The brick back wall is painted blue.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Transfer the pan to a 400°F oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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These Linda Farrow x Jacquemus aviators with their distinctive yellow lenses capture the golden hour glow of the Côte d'Azur at any time of day.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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In France, a courtlier breed of tooth pullers began to cater to the affluent in the late seventeenth century.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Over the years, the Oscar-winning actress has quietly amassed a diversified portfolio of properties throughout the Texas capital, from residential hideaways in the affluent Westlake area to commercial buildings on buzzy West 6th Street.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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My Feelings is a rare kind of film: emotionally rich, effortlessly paced and surprisingly funny.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Terra-cotta Tiles Terra-cotta tiles are rich, rustic, and wonderfully versatile.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The legs are left open, and the pairs are then embroidered, decorated and finished at Asta Resort’s embroidery studio also nearby.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Mar. 2025
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Take a short corseted number featuring black silk organza hand-embroidered with pearls, stones, sequins and rhinestones in tones of green.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In Trier, Germany’s oldest city, Roman ruins, such as the Porta Nigra and imperial baths, blend seamlessly with baroque palaces and centuries-old scholarly libraries.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer Cécile McLorin Salvant will connect the dots between baroque, folk music and jazz.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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“Gilded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilded. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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