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 heat doesn’t seem to have damaged the gilding on your tongue.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss