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as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
this may be your golden moment to impress a baseball scout, so don't blow it
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as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
sang in a golden alto that filled the concert hall
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
the golden age of industrialization
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as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
a golden Labrador
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as in promising
pointing toward a happy outcome
that new job is a golden opportunity
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Recent Examples of golden
This golden generation has zero interest in accepting the bare minimum.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
The fashion and beauty icon often styled her golden locks in some sort of bun to achieve a clean, soft look.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Just before half-time against DR Congo, another Rice in-swinger presented Kane with a golden back-post shot, which Mpasi blocked with quick reactions.
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Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Croatia has reached the semifinals of the last two tournaments, but its golden generation is aging.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
The fashion and beauty icon often styled her golden locks in some sort of bun to achieve a clean, soft look.
—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Just before half-time against DR Congo, another Rice in-swinger presented Kane with a golden back-post shot, which Mpasi blocked with quick reactions.
—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Croatia has reached the semifinals of the last two tournaments, but its golden generation is aging.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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Charlie Carballo Ed Sheeran, who's been rumored to perform at the wedding festivities, made his way to MSG wearing a bright blue suit alongside wife Cherry Seaborn.
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Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?
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Next, the Scala takes shape with a round toe, two top straps and a laced bow.
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To cut the kiwi into round slices, set the kiwi on the cutting board on one of its curvy sides.
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Despite a thriving local soccer scene and success in competition abroad, the only time the country appeared in the tournament was in Mexico in 1970.
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We’re inspired by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
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Van Hecke jogged to the sideline after his blond hair had turned red from the blood.
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Allie is approximately 5-foot-2 and 85 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes, police said.
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Methane is widely regarded as one of the most promising fuels for reusable rockets and future interplanetary missions.
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But since train-and-pray programs are unlikely to close the construction talent gap, three other initiatives are more promising.
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And for the star pitcher’s part, there seems to be plenty to be optimistic about.
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Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.
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The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King.
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About a dozen other Republican backers of the Iran war either declined or did not respond to requests for interviews or comment—hardly a ringing endorsement of their president’s negotiating prowess.
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Hamilton championed the bank as a necessary component for building a prosperous America with a stable financial system.
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Infrastructure, education, healthcare and utilities have all benefitted and Botswana is now viewed as one of the continent’s most stable and prosperous economies.
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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