GILT Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

gilt

noun

Definition of gilt

as in glitter

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Recent Examples of gilt This is the grandmother of galleries with more than 2,300 paintings spanning the 13th to the 19th centuries, many in glorious gilt frames on fabulous flock wallpaper. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 Scaffolding hid the Statue of the Republic’s gilt torso from sight. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 24 July 2026 The hotel’s wellness focus extends to the bathrooms, which boast walk-in showers, claw-foot soaking tubs, and double-sink marble vanities embellished with ornate gilt mirrors. — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 The 100-year notes priced at 120 basis points over the relevant gilt, and Alphabet carries ratings of Aa2 from Moody's and AA+ from S&P, one notch below the top grade. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gilt

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Noun

The art of assemblage, a cobbling together of things with glue, glitter, and grit, became a way of life.

— Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
But Huettl’s personal favorite looks are ones that she’s created for games with a good cause, such green elastics, glitter, and hair ties for the team’s Mental Health Awareness Game or pink details for the Breast Cancer Awareness Game.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of glitter

Noun

Rich color, decoration, and texture are returning — lace, embroidery, sequins — but they are integrated into lightweight fabrics, softer colors, and relaxed silhouettes.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
The oversize everyday bag continues to dominate, particularly in supple suede finishes, while mini and micro bags remain relevant through playful interpretations featuring embroidery, charms and decorative details.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of embroidery

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Such designs can help militaries integrate new equipment without rebuilding their entire communications infrastructure around a single platform.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The handbag would go on to become one of Fendi’s most celebrated designs.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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