gilding

Example Sentences

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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

Accentuating the glass wrinkles with gilding serves to sanctify the century-old depot structure.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024

The burial protected the gilding, but also caused dirt to build up on the statue, which Baltera said is very delicate and painstaking to remove.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2023

Martha sprayed a dried bouquet with metallic paint, literally gilding the lily.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner