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
They were then sent for gilding and upholstery, before Mr Desnoues added designs and a wood finish.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2025
Furthermore, though Mr. Reed presents himself as an intellectually superior theologian, gilding his carefully-choreographed arguments with props and theatrical flourishes, the script itself doesn’t hold him in the same regard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2024
But in a way, all the giveaways and special events are just gilding the lily.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
Martha sprayed a dried bouquet with metallic paint, literally gilding the lily.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
