variants
or gilt-edge
as in superb
of the very best kind
the forward squandered a gilt-edged opportunity to tie the score
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilt-edged
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Chain-of-Density (CoD) Prompting A shrewd method of devising summaries involves a clever prompting strategy known as chain-of-density (CoD), which aims to bolster generative AI toward attaining especially superb or at least better-than-usual summaries.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025 -
In the summers, the garden becomes a haute hub of social activity, thanks to the hotel’s superb cocktail program.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Campbell, one of the hardest workers in this draft class, is a terrific athlete.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ovechkin is easy to like, though, by all accounts a terrific teammate.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Less sensational, but devastating on an individual level, is the prospect of AI replacing us in our jobs – a prospect leaving most people obsolete and with no future.—
Billy J. Stratton,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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Max Verstappen followed up his sensational qualifying performance with victory at the Japanese Grand Prix to close the gap on championship leader Lando Norris to one point.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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This assignment begins with secondary and higher educational institutions taking greater strides to enrich offerings civics instruction.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Temu and Shein have taken steps to grow their operations in the U.S. as the de minimis loophole has come under greater scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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And written by two of the finest Canadian imports in the TV game: Justified creator Graham Yost and Moira Walley-Beckett, who wrote the Breaking Bad installment Rolling Stone once dubbed the best episode in television history.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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When money becomes cheaper, quality small companies that are already profitable will be able to grow exponentially faster.—
Gregory Clifford,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Grants Awarded Armed Services YMCA San Diego: Enhances the lives of military members and their families through supportive programs and the expansion of a new center which will double capacity to affordable and quality childcare and youth programming.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
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If the book falters, the production numbers – some based on famous Marilyn images and tropes, like the Seven Year Itch‘s subway grate scene, and the Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend bit – are suitably flashy.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The film features a beloved, A-list British cast, a famous Australian villain and a cameo by the author of the bestselling book series, which debuted in 1958.—
Lesley O'Toole,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nicotiana sylvestris Sun Exposure: Dappled shade Soil Type: Organic loam Soil pH: Slightly acidic 11 of 11 Wishbone Flower Wishbone flower is a low-growing annual with lovely two-toned, two-lipped, tubular purple or pink flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Armani’s Luminous Silk Concealer is a lovely example of just that.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Gilt-edged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilt-edged. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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