gilding
Example Sentences
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Remember, it’s gold leaf: Below the gilding, the rest of the figure is made of bronze.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 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
But in a way, all the giveaways and special events are just gilding the lily.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
The sun was already sinking behind the Forbidden Forest, gilding the top branches of the trees.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
