gilding

Example Sentences

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He was meticulous in ordering well-made clothes, and a “chariot” with some gilding wouldn’t be too excessive, he thought.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

Not many of us had “Jeffrey Epstein” or “Ghislaine Maxwell” on our bingo cards — to mix metaphors while gilding the lily.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2025

They were then sent for gilding and upholstery, before Mr Desnoues added designs and a wood finish.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

Accentuating the glass wrinkles with gilding serves to sanctify the century-old depot structure.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024

And he began writing again...and crossing out words...and writing more, while outside the sun sank lower and lower until its rays were gilding the hilltops.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke