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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
The exclusive Dawn Patrol experience with Whistler Heli-skiing continues through April 20th, delivering adventurous souls to pristine backcountry bowls bathed in the golden light of sunrise—a transcendent experience that combines perfect snow conditions with breathtaking visual splendor.
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Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Deep-fry the chops for 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown, then place on a few sheets of paper towel to drain off any excess oil.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The soup is cooked over a long period, which deepens the flavor and gives the broth its characteristic golden color.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
At Mandeville Lakefront When the clock strikes golden hour, there’s no place locals would rather be than the Mandeville lakefront.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Deep-fry the chops for 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown, then place on a few sheets of paper towel to drain off any excess oil.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The soup is cooked over a long period, which deepens the flavor and gives the broth its characteristic golden color.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
At Mandeville Lakefront When the clock strikes golden hour, there’s no place locals would rather be than the Mandeville lakefront.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
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The pistachios add a nice crunch and the fresh mint lends the bowl a refreshing, bright pop of flavor.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte was a bright girl who loved cheerleading, doted on her baby brother, and was navigating the tricky road from childhood to adulthood, equally obsessed with Taylor Swift and Gossip Girl as well as the latest Disney animation.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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His signature black-rimmed eyeglasses, huge and round, are bright yellow now.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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We are led to the living room – also the television room – where Sayed and his wife, Zainab, demonstrate how to bake round sun bread, which rises in the sun.—
Francine Kiefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 Apr. 2025
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Since distancing from the royal family, Markle has been working on establishing herself as a thriving business woman.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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Here, her thriving rose collection has been a project years in the making—the product of a small, gradual endeavor that soared to new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Macron’s glam featured her blond hair styled with a voluminous coif and fringe to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the images, the actor sports her signature blond hair, while Catherine is described in the book as having dark brown hair.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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One of the most promising applications is workforce assistance, particularly in industries facing labor shortages, such as healthcare.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The most promising technique for detecting these bodies is microlensing, whereby a rogue planet warps the light from a star in a telltale fashion to reveal its presence.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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But others – including both experts who spoke to CNN – were more optimistic.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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When will Republicans pass much of Trump’s agenda? House GOP leadership has been optimistic that Republicans could pass legislation to enact Trump’s tax and spending priorities before summer – but some Republicans have acknowledged the task would be easier said than done.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
4 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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His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Aug. 2024
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Building a more secure and prosperous future starts now, and the clock is ticking.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Alters is a base-building enterprise that invites clever players to become engaged in a variety of useful skills, repairs, and hobbies for this handy collection of Jans that will hopefully lead to a peaceful and prosperous settlement.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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