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
Taylor Mims, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
White is arguably the greatest of all time in his field, having won 23 X Games medals – including 15 golds – and holding the record for the most snowboarding Olympic gold medals with three.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2025
The corset also included a gold heart as a nod to Penelope's love of Colin Bridgerton in the story, played by Luke Newton.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Looking back to your older work – Southeastern was certified gold by the RIAA earlier this week, which is a first gold certification for you.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
White is arguably the greatest of all time in his field, having won 23 X Games medals – including 15 golds – and holding the record for the most snowboarding Olympic gold medals with three.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The thief, along with another man, then got into a gold Cadillac Escalade with tinted windows and no license plates and sped off.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2025
The corset also included a gold heart as a nod to Penelope's love of Colin Bridgerton in the story, played by Luke Newton.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
Noun
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As an bonus, this would save the cash taking unnecessary detours to the federal government to pay bureaucrats, some of whom Elon Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) suspects to be curiously well-off indeed.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the cash payments, victims may be eligible for one year of three-bureau identity theft protection, credit monitoring, and at least $1 million of fraud/identity theft insurance, the settlement website states.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trademarks like gilt buttons and braided trim were also added to the design, which originated with the introduction of the tweed skirt suit in the 1920s.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
16 Feb. 2025
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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
Noun
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Now, the coins divide perfectly, but still one coin remains.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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At the end of an X video on the death of his colleague, Jones also tries to sell coins and supplements which are on his website.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Drizzle sells jars of raw white and raw golden honey, although its major selling point is its superfood varieties, including Turmeric Gold, Berry Bliss (whipped primarily with fresh acai berries and blueberries), and Cacao Luxe (made with Fair Trade cacao).—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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When Michael and Esther introduce the all-important golden knife, the chefs learn this epic day of cooking will be full of twists and turns, but only those that can adjust on the fly have a chance to be the last chef standing.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Republicans in both the Senate and House are working on a longer-term budget plan, but in the meantime the government will run out of money in mid-March without some sort of short-term action.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Well, apparently the Kentucky distillery is continuing its altruistic streak, because starting today nonprofit organizations can apply to the 100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities initiative to receive some of its most valuable bottles to auction off to raise money for a series of good causes.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The temple is adorned with intricate floral motifs, marble inlays, and frescoes, but the gilded dome remains the focal point.—
Shalbha Sarda,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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Adorned with gilded buttons, her look nodded to fashions of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, key influences of the goth subculture.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Monday's announcement is the latest push to honor Tubman on the currency and remove Jackson, the country's seventh president and a slaveholder.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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The dollar has been weakening against most other currencies.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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