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Recent Examples of gilt
This gilt-bronze bodhisattva statue from the early 7th century sits along with one other bodhisattva dating to the 6th century.
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Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Although the hotel is Japanese inspired, the Peninsula Tokyo incorporates many pan-Asian elements—gilt finishes, flower petal motifs on the carpets, and cherry wood panelling, to name a few.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The 30-year gilt yield hit its highest since 1998, driven in part by investor fears that a new, more liberal prime minister could further hike government spending and loosen the country’s fiscal policy.
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Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
Britain’s borrowing costs were already rising more than other major economies before a leadership crisis in the governing Labour Party helped push gilt yields to multi-decade highs earlier today.
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Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Although the hotel is Japanese inspired, the Peninsula Tokyo incorporates many pan-Asian elements—gilt finishes, flower petal motifs on the carpets, and cherry wood panelling, to name a few.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The 30-year gilt yield hit its highest since 1998, driven in part by investor fears that a new, more liberal prime minister could further hike government spending and loosen the country’s fiscal policy.
—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
Britain’s borrowing costs were already rising more than other major economies before a leadership crisis in the governing Labour Party helped push gilt yields to multi-decade highs earlier today.
—
Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilt
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Each is painted with one coat of sheer polish, then topped with a golden glitter.
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The new Firework Doughnut, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in vanilla flavored icing with gold glitter and a firecracker sugar piece.
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In Arabic, tatreez refers to embroidery in general as well as the specific Palestinian form, which is often a social practice taught through generations by grandmothers and mothers.
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In his second term, the president overhauled the Oval Office with gold embroidery, picture frames and decorations.
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The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
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That design allows researchers to position the ion with greater flexibility while making weak oscillating fields easier to detect.
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“Gilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilt. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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