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Recent Examples of gold-plated
Standing in front of the silver and gold-plated Governor’s Trophy on Thursday morning, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order at the Idaho Capitol to reinstate a rivalry that was played annually for almost four decades.
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Idaho Statesman, 12 Feb. 2026
However, the range has expanded over the years to incorporate mixed-metal designs, such as yellow gold chain necklaces with resin charms and minimalist statement earrings made from silver or gold-plated brass.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
This Kendra Scott pendant necklace is 14-karat-gold-plated and is a bestseller on Amazon.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Ultimately, there are good reasons to own both gold and gold-plated jewelry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
The shower heads, trash can, light scones, vases, shower-door frames, hooks and towel racks are all gold-plated, as are the vent covers.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Her debut presentation, staged around a vintage dentist’s chair, featured silver or gold-plated molars strung into necklaces and bracelets with colorful enameled links, or worn as earrings set with semiprecious stones.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
The sterling silver and gold-plated accents allow the earrings to pair well with the silver and gold pieces in your existing jewelry collection.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Will all the airborne lavatories be gold-plated — or just the presidential ones?
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
Idaho Statesman, 12 Feb. 2026
However, the range has expanded over the years to incorporate mixed-metal designs, such as yellow gold chain necklaces with resin charms and minimalist statement earrings made from silver or gold-plated brass.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
This Kendra Scott pendant necklace is 14-karat-gold-plated and is a bestseller on Amazon.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Ultimately, there are good reasons to own both gold and gold-plated jewelry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
The shower heads, trash can, light scones, vases, shower-door frames, hooks and towel racks are all gold-plated, as are the vent covers.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Her debut presentation, staged around a vintage dentist’s chair, featured silver or gold-plated molars strung into necklaces and bracelets with colorful enameled links, or worn as earrings set with semiprecious stones.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
The sterling silver and gold-plated accents allow the earrings to pair well with the silver and gold pieces in your existing jewelry collection.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Will all the airborne lavatories be gold-plated — or just the presidential ones?
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold-plated
Adjective
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Darden also notes that scenic wallpapers, gilded mirrors, marble elements, European antique art, and Louis the 16th-style furniture are common sights in Parisian homes and restaurants.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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The bathroom was particularly fabulous, with its slim burgundy tiles, back-to-back sink situation, rounded gilded mirrors and vast waterfall shower.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t forget to add gold shoes.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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In addition, Imagineers have played up the gold element of the ride, which originally opened at Walt Disney World in 1980.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Gold-plated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold-plated. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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