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
Josh Chesler, SPIN, 29 Jan. 2025
Her glittering heels featured a gold color motif with allover sparkles.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
As the Academy Awards race rounds its final lap, the question is not just which films will win, but where to watch those vying for gold statuettes.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Not to be outdone, C.F. Martin revealed a wide range of guitars (more on that later), including a pair of new signature models with Billy Strings and an insanely fancy model commemorating their 3 millionth guitar covered in gold, diamonds, pearls and more.
—Josh Chesler, SPIN, 29 Jan. 2025
Her glittering heels featured a gold color motif with allover sparkles.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Taylor Swift arrived at Arrowhead Stadium dressed in a black jacket with gold Louis Vuitton lettering as she got set to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills later on Sunday.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
As the Academy Awards race rounds its final lap, the question is not just which films will win, but where to watch those vying for gold statuettes.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
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The tax credit would be fully refundable – meaning Sundance wouldn’t have to actually have any Colorado tax liability to get the cash – and would be worth $34 million over 10 years.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
The Denver Post,
3 Feb. 2025
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To post online, Manchi has to climb a tree in order to get a signal, toilets in this town sometimes require flushing with a bucket and a convenience store owner doesn’t miss the chance to take Justin’s cash.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The notes of the 1877 version report on a costume made of maline lace, embroidered with gold stitches, with a bodice of straw-colored satin, decorated with sequins and gilt mesh.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Feb. 2025
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At the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) — Britain’s biggest private pension scheme — market watchers have been taking a similarly calm stance on elevated gilt yields.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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Meme coins as a group have dropped 17% over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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The meme coin’s website says Fight Fight Fight and CIC Digital own the remaining 800 million coins, worth around $16 billion at the coin’s current price of about $20.—
Tom Wilson and Michelle Conlin,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Bake chicken: Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, crispy, and an instant read thermometer registers 160°F when inserted into thickest portion of chicken, about 40 minutes for smaller pieces and up to 50 minutes for larger pieces.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2025
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From the celebrity presenters to the captivating performances and winners' speeches, PEOPLE covered the Grammys live on Sunday, Feb. 2 By Lindsay Kimble 10 Comments Music's biggest stars just got their flowers — and their golden gramophones.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Congress allocates money to these priorities, and then the agencies work out the finer details.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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But that money never makes its way to Hunter’s family.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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How does competitive inequality fit into the current tech world, or indeed the gilded halls of the Whitney and the Serpentine?—
Oskar Oprey,
Artforum,
28 Jan. 2025
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Boycotts and bad mouthing are almost as synonymous with the Grammys as the gilded awards themselves.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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For 2024, net sales rose 12% on a constant currency basis to $50.32 billion, versus $50.47 billion forecasted.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Upon conducting an inspection of the boat, deputies found a photocopy of Victor Lopez’ Cuban passport and an immigration document, U.S. currency inside a fanny pack and large amounts of bottled water, the last of which the complaint noted as typically associated with people smuggling.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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