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or gilt
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as in gold
covered in a thin layer of gold
An antique mirror in a gilded frame hung over the marble fireplace.
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2
as in wealthy
coming from or characterized by wealth and luxury
The exclusive nightclub was a popular hangout among the city's gilded youth. The grand hotel has been lovingly restored to its former gilded splendor.
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or gilt
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as in varnished
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as in painted
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Recent Examples of gilded
Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Working with producer Carter Lang of SZA and Doja Cat fame, de la Fuente is no longer trying to capture the gilded vignettes of home, but rather relaxing into the bliss of fleeting moments, creating universal depictions of lust and yearning sung in breathy registers.
—Vita Dadoo, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
Photo: Nick Mele The flattering press provoked envy within the gilded cage that is cliquey, gay South Florida.
—Ben Widdicombe, Vulture, 12 May 2025
Nobility, artists, and politicians waltzed through its gilded salons, and her rigorous attention to detail made the hotel synonymous with Viennese excellence.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
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Trump was treated to tours of gilded palaces, canon salutes and a state dinner in Saudi Arabia.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Working with producer Carter Lang of SZA and Doja Cat fame, de la Fuente is no longer trying to capture the gilded vignettes of home, but rather relaxing into the bliss of fleeting moments, creating universal depictions of lust and yearning sung in breathy registers.
—Vita Dadoo, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
Photo: Nick Mele The flattering press provoked envy within the gilded cage that is cliquey, gay South Florida.
—Ben Widdicombe, Vulture, 12 May 2025
Nobility, artists, and politicians waltzed through its gilded salons, and her rigorous attention to detail made the hotel synonymous with Viennese excellence.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilded
Adjective
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Wearing a white and gold MAGA hat, Savannah shared her side of her call with President Trump.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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About half of the fund’s portfolio sits in mining stocks—both gold and non-gold plays like iron miner Rio Tinto (RIO).—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Tax cuts that disproportionately benefit wealthier Americans and new tax deductions for tips also are included in the legislation.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Their quest is being financed by the fabulously wealthy Owen Carver (Domhnall Gleason, having fun with a thin role), who happens to be dying of liver cancer and will literally spare no expense — and happily spend his days with a group of verbose art thieves — to find a cure.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Many young men, rightly or wrongly, feel like they too are being painted with a broad brush.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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The brick back wall is painted blue.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In order to bring the sector back to its golden era, employment would need to rise by roughly 22 million jobs.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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The back-to-back postseason appearances should have been the start of a new golden era for the franchise.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Viewers of that first episode were treated to scenes of the family’s affluent lifestyle in a gated community outside of Atlanta.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Zermatt is one of Switzerland's most exclusive Alpine resorts, visited by affluent European skiers.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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But the vernacular and ahistorical images are what give the show its rich, tangy flavor.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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Oklahoma City is rich in First American history and culture, and there are myriad ways to connect with it, from authentic Native American restaurants to attending cultural events and shopping at local businesses.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The legs are left open, and the pairs are then embroidered, decorated and finished at Asta Resort’s embroidery studio also nearby.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Mar. 2025
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Take a short corseted number featuring black silk organza hand-embroidered with pearls, stones, sequins and rhinestones in tones of green.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Also completing the necklace are 29 rare baroque pearls sourced over the years from the Australian South Sea.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Critics were baffled upon its release by the narrative contortions and dense plot, but the disorientation is the point; Welles fashions a baroque noir of fatalism and entrapment, where escape is an illusion and the self is a hall of mirrors.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
21 May 2025
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“Gilded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilded. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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