as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
all the gold in the world won't buy happiness
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Recent Examples of gold
Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
To be seen with her will be gold dust in his eyes.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2025
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Just down the road from the site of James Marshall’s gold discovery in Coloma — the moment that sparked the Gold Rush and, eventually, California’s statehood 175 years ago this month — it’s still found at the Buttercup Pantry, on Placerville’s Main Street less than 10 miles away.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
During our conversation, Taylor dons a Perfidia Beverly Hills sweater adorned with a gold Schiaparelli chain, cuffs, and ring.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
To be seen with her will be gold dust in his eyes.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Pair with sneakers or leopard print flats to dress it down, or take the look from day to night with chunky heels and thick gold hoop earrings.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Just down the road from the site of James Marshall’s gold discovery in Coloma — the moment that sparked the Gold Rush and, eventually, California’s statehood 175 years ago this month — it’s still found at the Buttercup Pantry, on Placerville’s Main Street less than 10 miles away.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
Noun
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The prize, granted by the Culture Ministry’s Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA), carries a cash award of €30,000 ($35,100).—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Organize liquidity needs Even your cash needs should be thoughtfully allocated and not all lumped into one savings account or money market fund.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The brand showcased new versions of its viral Kisslock bag and mini coin purses worn as necklaces (plus, more print media, with tiny books in the form of earrings and bag charms).—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Accessories included snap coin purse necklaces and clutches as well as dangling earrings made of small (real) books — a reference to the boxes of books and other ephemera residents leave out on stoops to pass along.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That aura has authored an entire golden era, one the Houston Astros now have seven games to extend.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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But the golden share concept isn’t completely new.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Corporations love money more than anything, & this will really harm them and force them to do the right thing.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Biglari’s core demands were to stop opening new stores entirely, eliminate the development team to save money, and focus exclusively on improving existing store operations rather than expansion.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted in Ireland, the coach features dark brown panels adorned with golden scrollwork and a gilded roof, offering shelter from the light rain falling over Berkshire.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kkxiu Shoulder Bag Take a page out of Lohan’s style book with this burgundy purse, which features a similar front flap, curved silhouette, and gilded hardware.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Chinese yuan's recent rally against the greenback may still have room to run as Beijing guides the currency higher and is seen as favoring holding off on the next rate cut.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Visa, for example, supports USDC, EuroC, USDG and PYUSD as settlement currencies on its network across four different blockchains, seven days a week.—
Aaron Stanley,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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