variants
or gilt-edge
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
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Drawing upon the legacy of both the company’s founder as well as the taste and horological inclinations of Daniel Roth, these 1990s-era wristwatches are superb examples of thoughtful haute horlogerie.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025 -
What kind of player are Bayern getting? Perhaps lost in the deal’s context and its contributing factors is Diaz being a superb player.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Cody Bellinger, a terrific defender, couldn’t find an Ernie Clement flyball in the lights in the sixth inning, which officially resulted in a one-out triple.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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This generates terrific tidal forces within the star that simultaneously squash it horizontally while stretching it vertically.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
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Dangerfield sank his teeth into the role, which was initially much smaller but expanded due to his sensational improv skills.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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In the wake of the lawsuit, some publishers were more cautious about publishing sensational content; many platforms also implemented stricter consent and takedown practices.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
24 July 2025
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Their actions involved great risk, and some mothers themselves were disappeared by the military.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
31 July 2025
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The vibes are great in Chicago, where it’s been Johnson’s show since the former Lions OC agreed to join the Bears on a contract reportedly worth $13 million per year.—
Torrey Hart,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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People in their finest gathered under those lights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Experts believe that rice played a role in rituals that were performed in the cave, which also included fine pottery, shell pendants and ornaments.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Every home chef needs a quality Dutch oven, and at $59 this one from Martha Stewart is a great deal.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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What to look for in a quality French door refrigerator Adjustable shelves The beauty of a French door style is the grand width and spacious layout of your refrigerator space when both doors are open.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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One hurdle Doggett thinks could get in the way of progress in Austin is its most famous billionaire, Elon Musk.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Last week, Jack Schlossberg, JFK's only grandson, shared a post on Instagram highlighting a federal law that aims to prevent the renaming of any part of the famous institution.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Luckily, as our experts explained, the rest of the country is just as lovely as these hubs.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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There’s always been this vibrant, youthful energy and purpose to Oxford that is contained within these ancient buildings which is so, so lovely.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Gilt-edged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilt-edged. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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