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
Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
On the far wall, framed by a red-and-gold Gothic arch, was the Black Virgin, a doll-like wooden figure that pilgrims come to see.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
The interior images show an open floor plan with white stone flooring, fireplaces, built-ins, and a spacious eat-in kitchen equipped with ivory cabinetry, a white and gold range hood, and marble countertops and backsplash in a white hue with blue and gold veining.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Gaon Choi, a 17-year-old from South Korea, passed Kim on her last run to take the gold, and Japan’s Mitsuki Ono won bronze.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
On the far wall, framed by a red-and-gold Gothic arch, was the Black Virgin, a doll-like wooden figure that pilgrims come to see.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Stram talking about 65 Toss Power Trap and matriculating the ball down field was gold.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
The interior images show an open floor plan with white stone flooring, fireplaces, built-ins, and a spacious eat-in kitchen equipped with ivory cabinetry, a white and gold range hood, and marble countertops and backsplash in a white hue with blue and gold veining.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
Noun
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Cook until brown on one side, about 3 minutes, then gently flip and cook on the other side until the cakes are evenly golden and heated through, about 2 minutes.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The skies clear, the land no longer ablaze but still a dry, flammable golden.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And then on the flip side of the coin, there was a lot going on.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Consider the fate of the $TRUMP meme coin, currently trading below its high of $39 and its low of somewhere south of the Ninth Circle of Hell.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Frie recommends layering in reflective and light-balancing elements, noting that warm metallics, such as brass fixtures or gilded mirrors—along with thoughtful lighting, are essential.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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Melania, this documentary makes perfectly clear, likes her gilded cage just fine.—
Katha Pollitt,
Washington Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Karen Powers overheard the adjuster accusing her husband and brother of having failed to perform work with the money that State Farm had issued on the earlier claim.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cathy is also a woman feeling the pressure of getting married, ideally to a dude with money.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Protests sprang up all over Iran in December and January, largely fueled by an unaffordability crisis driven by inflation and the depreciation of the country’s currency.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Investigators said Dicer paid those boys in classroom currency.—
Jennifer Borrasso,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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