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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 July 2025
After a first game 11-2 win, the gold coasters fought back to take game two 11-9 and force the decider.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Even with the occasional dip, the price of gold per troy ounce has soared more than 1,900% over the past 50 years, according to BullionByPost, the largest online gold dealer in the UK.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
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Noun
The collection will come in both an 8-CD edition and 14-LP versions on heavyweight 180g vinyl (as well as gold vinyl and gold CD box variations); pre-orders are available here now for the set that is due out on Aug. 22.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 July 2025
After a first game 11-2 win, the gold coasters fought back to take game two 11-9 and force the decider.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Adjective
This at a time when just about every other commodity—oil, gold, even ethanol (another catalyst for ADM)—has been spiking.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Even with the occasional dip, the price of gold per troy ounce has soared more than 1,900% over the past 50 years, according to BullionByPost, the largest online gold dealer in the UK.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold
Noun
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The bar staff said a water would cost $2 — and only cash would be accepted.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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And lately, many well-off consumers who might qualify for the tax break have trended more toward paying cash, Smoke said.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The gilt market has been relatively calm following its recent spell of volatility.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
16 July 2025
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The triptych is set in a silver and gilt mount, enhanced with colored enamel, precious stones, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and pearls, the Byzantium department said in its statement.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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For centuries, and in all kinds of weather, the British have licked ice creams, strolled piers and dropped coins in arcade games at the seaside.—
Suyin Haynes,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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In the fall of 2022, U.S. spies said the chances of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine were 50% − a coin flip.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Transfer the pan to a 400°F oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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These Linda Farrow x Jacquemus aviators with their distinctive yellow lenses capture the golden hour glow of the Côte d'Azur at any time of day.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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There is real money behind each of these stocks both from the company, investors and short sellers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The family is raising money on GoFundMe to pay for legal fees.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Everybody wants this: the gilded age of 2000s nostalgia, front and center at the 2025 Emmys.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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During New York’s gilded age, sprawling estates of every European style filled Southampton’s oceanfront.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Reserves must be 1:1 backed by liquid assets, with the flexibility to issue stablecoins pegged to any official currency, such as HKD, USD, or offshore RMB, leveraging Hong Kong’s currency peg.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The crypto sector has long believed digital currencies represent the future of finance.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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“Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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