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gilded

[gil-did] / ˈgɪl dɪd /


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The man was not instantly recognisable, but gold medals and gilded certificates piled nearby were inscribed with the name Hussam Luka.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

On her fireplace, an ornate gilded mirror from the 1940s she found at Sunbeam Vintage is flanked by porcelain figurines.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

At the rear of the hospital, grey coffins with gilded bas-reliefs emerged before the cameras of dozens of journalists.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

These decks were luxury goods used to impress those accustomed to luxury, a taste of which we get through objects like a gilded coffer and a handsomely carved ivory box.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

First a tall boy dressed in a linen suit and gilded shoes entered the room with a sack in his arms.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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