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noun

ˈgōld How to pronounce gold (audio)
Definition of goldnext
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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adjective

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Recent Examples of gold
Noun
The word drew on ideas from alchemy, where the agent was the active substance that spun gold from the mundane. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Gold mining has ravaged large parts of the Amazon that spans multiple countries, including Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia and Peru -- driven by the global rise in gold prices. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
The actors stepped out in London yesterday wearing matching gold wedding rings. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 The Japanese yen has dramatically weakened over the past decade, causing gold holdings for Japanese investors to surge 375% compared to a 205% rise in dollar terms. — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
  1. cash
  2. golden
  3. coin
  4. gilded
  5. money
  6. currency
Noun
  • Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • About one in three home sales in the Bay Area were all cash from April through June, Redfin found.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of cash
Adjective
  • White Water's diminutive cocktail bar has awesome bottled cocktails served in proper glassware that make for the perfect sundowner to carry across the boardwalk to soak up golden hour over the Pacific.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Cook approximately 3-4 minutes per side, until deep golden brown, crispy outside, and cooked through.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of golden
Noun
  • Apple AirTags are a favorite among flight attendants and frequent fliers because the coin-sized trackers can be slipped into luggage without sacrificing packing space.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The much harder question is what happens to coins whose owners fail to migrate them in time.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of coin
Adjective
  • Lord of the Rings alum and current SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin learned that lesson the hard way, coming up under the gilded wing of Hollywood legend Patty Duke.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Archer’s name was printed in black type on the lower crossbar of the gilt wood frame.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of gilded
Noun
  • Commissioners say that the ruling will actually save consumers money in the long run, and that the more efficient tires are better for the environment.
    — Tom Wait, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • If the patient is dosed less than what’s on the label, drugmakers generally get less money.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of money
Noun
  • The Japanese government's push for pension funds and individuals to invest more in domestic markets is seen as a potential boost for the nation's bonds and currency in the long term.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The currency, meanwhile, has fallen more than 10% from its prewar level, adding to the economic pressure on Iranians.
    — Magdalena Del Valle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of currency

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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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