gilding

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Paramount+ has “The Madison” standout Michelle Pfeiffer and Season 2 of “Landman,” both of which could bring Emmy gilding to Taylor Sheridan’s success, plus “Dexter: Resurrection.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

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

As the sun was gilding the distant spires of Dragonstone, Dany stumbled onto a low stone wall, overgrown and broken.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin