GILT Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

gilt

noun

Definition of gilt

as in glitter

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Recent Examples of gilt Cruise its glassy waters and admire historic structures as well as an amazing spectrum of biodiversity, including bluebreast, gilt, and spotted and Tippecanoe darters. — Kelsey Yandura, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026 This gilt-bronze bodhisattva statue from the early 7th century sits along with one other bodhisattva dating to the 6th century. — Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 11 June 2026 Although the hotel is Japanese inspired, the Peninsula Tokyo incorporates many pan-Asian elements—gilt finishes, flower petal motifs on the carpets, and cherry wood panelling, to name a few. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The 30-year gilt yield hit its highest since 1998, driven in part by investor fears that a new, more liberal prime minister could further hike government spending and loosen the country’s fiscal policy. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gilt

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Truly, no one is more willing than a Harrie to snap 25 photos of you outside the venue (plus retakes, if necessary) before effusively complimenting your hair glitter.

— Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
People are being invited into my world by putting on their outfits and their flowers and the glitter and the colors.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

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The contestants will have to design a wedding dress that showcases their style, and the winning design will be produced and sold by David’s Bridal.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
The researchers say a phase-change heatsink can reduce size and weight by more than 50 percent while maintaining the thermal capacity of a conventional design.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

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