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strike gold

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Synonyms

STRONGEST

boost develop grow improve raise upgrade

STRONG

elevate enlarge grade magnify multiply prefer prosper thrive up uplift

WEAK

break the bank get fat get rich hit pay dirt hit the jackpot make a killing make out pan out strike it rich

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease diminish halt hurt lessen reduce repress stop

STRONG

fail lose lower spurn

WEAK

back down hesitate recede retreat retrogress take back turn withdraw yield

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With the risk for entry-level jobs, they are thinking there is value in trying to strike gold with a music career or trying to be a famous internet personality.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

A lot of things have to go right for an indie album like this to strike gold, never mind go platinum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024

The Nuggets are hoping to strike gold again, like they did last summer when they took Christian Braun out of Kansas at No. 21.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

I didn’t always strike gold, or even silver, here.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023

If they strike gold, or decide to run a railroad here, I might as well know it.

From The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys by Garis, Howard Roger

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