Thesaurus results for GOLD-PLATED

gold-plated

adjective

Definition of gold-plated

as in gilded

covered in a thin layer of gold Gold-plated jewelry is less expensive than solid gold.

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Recent Examples of gold-plated The minute and hour hands and the hands in the subdials are gold-plated. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Every surface will be gold-plated. — Dahlia Gallin Ramirez, New Yorker, 9 June 2026 Ultimately, there are good reasons to own both gold and gold-plated jewelry. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025 Will all the airborne lavatories be gold-plated — or just the presidential ones? — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 May 2025 The shower heads, trash can, light scones, vases, shower-door frames, hooks and towel racks are all gold-plated, as are the vent covers. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025 This Kendra Scott pendant necklace is 14-karat-gold-plated and is a bestseller on Amazon. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025 However, the range has expanded over the years to incorporate mixed-metal designs, such as yellow gold chain necklaces with resin charms and minimalist statement earrings made from silver or gold-plated brass. — Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026

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She was made of gilded plaster.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Darden also notes that scenic wallpapers, gilded mirrors, marble elements, European antique art, and Louis the 16th-style furniture are common sights in Parisian homes and restaurants.

— Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of gilded

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The strappy design, which retailed for $36,990, boasted a voluminous circle skirt covered in gold floral appliqués.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 July 2026

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