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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
Transfer the pan to a 400°F oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
These Linda Farrow x Jacquemus aviators with their distinctive yellow lenses capture the golden hour glow of the Côte d'Azur at any time of day.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The Thursday night opener on June 17 offered golden hour lighting before evening fireworks.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
Net-a-porter shopping bags dotted the tables, Elba took a break from the DJ booth to dance and despite the golden hour photo-op light’s disappearance, the party kicked on in full force.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
These Linda Farrow x Jacquemus aviators with their distinctive yellow lenses capture the golden hour glow of the Côte d'Azur at any time of day.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The Thursday night opener on June 17 offered golden hour lighting before evening fireworks.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
Net-a-porter shopping bags dotted the tables, Elba took a break from the DJ booth to dance and despite the golden hour photo-op light’s disappearance, the party kicked on in full force.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
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The video — which is less than 10 seconds — delivers glimpses of the new suit, which features raised black webbing against the sharp red that is reminiscent of the comics' bright red and blue suit.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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With Carson Hooper on board, the business has a bright future, Harley Hooper believes.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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On one play late on practice, Melton blanketed rookie, first round draft choice Matthew Golden and Jordan Love’s deep ball fell incomplete.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Here, as in a proper pancake, the round, custardy flavor of egg is a keypiece of the over-all story, along with white-sugar sweetness and an edge of buttery-toasty flour.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
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Although television viewership has declined, the wrestling industry today is financially thriving due to revenue streams such as media rights deals, sponsorships, and live events.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Far from the central city of Bari, and challenging to maintain, even those that remained farms were no longer independent and thriving communities.—
Aileen Weintraub,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Her beauty complemented the bold aesthetic, with her long, blond hair styled sleek and straight, and her makeup featuring dramatic contouring and a dark lip color.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
22 July 2025
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Julia—Jules to those who know her—petite and poised, blond hair pulled back into a bun, orders chia seed pudding.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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The amalgamation of artificial intelligence with quantum computing will transform existing computational paradigms, heralding a promising future, but with risks.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Suarez had another promising chance early in the second half, which barely missed.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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Variety projected the film to earn $45 million to $52 million this weekend, while Box Office Pro’s forecast was a bit more optimistic with a $45 million to $55 million second frame projection.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Turkish denim mill Isko is less optimistic about business.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
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Vanguard, which Bogle set up to be owned by its investors, has produced a lot of prosperous retirees but zero money-manager billionaires.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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And stronger economic growth means more job creation and more prosperous households and businesses.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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