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as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
this may be your golden moment to impress a baseball scout, so don't blow it
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as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
sang in a golden alto that filled the concert hall
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
the golden age of industrialization
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as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
a golden Labrador
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as in promising
pointing toward a happy outcome
that new job is a golden opportunity
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Recent Examples of golden
Par-bake crust: Bake in preheated oven, removing parchment and pie weights after 14 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through, 17 to 19 minutes total.
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Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
When complete, a monolithic glittering golden tower containing 1,542 rooms will soar more than 300 meters and be surrounded by lush grounds, swimming lagoons and a marina.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Religious soldiers may have left the golden object as an offering to Jupiter Dolichenus, perhaps to increase their luck on the battlefield.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Pictures show the shrine enclosed in a golden cage adorned with intricate Arabic inscriptions beside an old stone mosque crowned by a minaret that overlooked the village.
—Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
When complete, a monolithic glittering golden tower containing 1,542 rooms will soar more than 300 meters and be surrounded by lush grounds, swimming lagoons and a marina.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Religious soldiers may have left the golden object as an offering to Jupiter Dolichenus, perhaps to increase their luck on the battlefield.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Pictures show the shrine enclosed in a golden cage adorned with intricate Arabic inscriptions beside an old stone mosque crowned by a minaret that overlooked the village.
—Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
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Of all my habits, the one most crucial for my survival has been my awareness that there is no diamond as bright as me.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Avoid any bright light as this will affect your night vision.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Along with their distinctive, large black eye patches, giant pandas have short limbs and round bodies.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the grand tradition of Pink Floyd, a round screen hovered above the stage for film reels and closeups of musicians.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Independent Bookstores are vital to a healthy and thriving community.American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Unlock the full potential of your amenities and shape a thriving, dynamic environment that delights tenants, residents and visitors alike.Mark Zettl, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The bright yellow cheese that coats that smile is like his bright blond hair.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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With her long blond hair and fine porcelain features, Grande nails the Little Miss Perfect dimension of Glinda’s personality, but lacks her idol’s killer comic timing.Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Nearly two decades later, after discussing a promising new investigative technique called genetic genealogy at a family reunion, Jack searched online for genetic genealogists and learned about CeCe Moore, a pioneering DNA sleuth who, at that time, had helped to solve dozens of cases.KC Baker, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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For years, overshadowed by its neighboring emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is now stepping into the spotlight as one of the UAE’s most promising real estate hotspots for property investors.Arash Jalili, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Despite a bike bust in the years after the pandemic, both are optimistic about the industry’s future.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Our data is optimistic, but the politics is uncertain.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
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Frey’s slow strumming and ringing, open chords add a country feel to what is, at its essence, an R&B waltz, and Meisner’s walking bass line summons a bluegrass feel.Rob Tannenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
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Both seek to represent one of the most prosperous areas of the county.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Their work focuses on how countries become prosperous.Peter Green, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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