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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 July 2025
For a less hairy experience, consider trying a gold kiwi or the hardy kiwi.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 July 2025
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 July 2025
Her matching red purse, the V Logo Shoulder Bag, was affixed a gold crossbody chain.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 July 2025
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Noun
Bey wore a gold sequined bodysuit with sheer chest panelling, cinched at the waist and which fell into fringed glittery chaps.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 July 2025
For a less hairy experience, consider trying a gold kiwi or the hardy kiwi.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 July 2025
Adjective
The Magnificent Seven companies reporting earnings this week and the U.S. economy secure gold at their respective events.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 July 2025
Her matching red purse, the V Logo Shoulder Bag, was affixed a gold crossbody chain.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
Noun
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Codi Heuer, a trade acquisition from the Rangers in exchange for cash, is a high-extension arm with a good fastball and could be as interesting as anyone Detroit acquired.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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From a financial engineering perspective, the deal structure, which combines $45 in cash per share with 2.2005 Palo Alto shares, provides CyberArk shareholders with immediate liquidity while maintaining upside exposure to the combined entity's success.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The gilt market has been relatively calm following its recent spell of volatility.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
16 July 2025
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The triptych is set in a silver and gilt mount, enhanced with colored enamel, precious stones, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and pearls, the Byzantium department said in its statement.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Certified Collectibles Group, which got its start authenticating collectible coins in the late 1980s, is seeing its young sports card grading business boom.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Other Orange County stores sell stamps as a side to coins, jewelry and stationery.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Over in Superman’s home of Metropolis, the domed ceiling is covered in clever projections and paintings of a sky at golden hour which seems to stretch endlessly into the horizon.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Come here for a can’t-miss beach vacation with postcard-perfect golden sands rimmed with palm trees: Try Eagle Beach for idling, water sports on Arashi Beach, and snorkeling off Malmok Beach.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There is real money behind each of these stocks both from the company, investors and short sellers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Some of the Lionesses receive more commercial opportunities than England men’s players, a source said, and are making significantly more money via these partnerships than their club salary.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Having the people’s house turned into a gilded palace.—
Maria Bamford,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
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Before the show begins, a screen set into a gilded frame shows a video of interviews with theme park luminaries talking about Walt's impact on the industry.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The world’s second-most valuable digital currency by total market value dropped to approximately $3,475.00 around 7 p.m. EST, according to Coinbase figures from TradingView.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Support begins at the $631 level, and as is so often the case when a stock, index, currency or commodity sells off to support, said securities will sink into support before finding support (will sink into the mattress further).—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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