golden

adjective

ˈgōl-dən How to pronounce golden (audio)
Definition of goldennext
1
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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2
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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3
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically the golden age of industrialization

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4
as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color a golden Labrador

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5
as in promising
pointing toward a happy outcome that new job is a golden opportunity

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Recent Examples of golden Cook until most of the fat has rendered and the pancetta is turning golden brown. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 But if the awards season goes as the streamer plans, a journey that began in Cannes with a rapturous standing ovation, could end with Los Javis clasping some golden statues. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026 Few character intros in movie history are better than Indiana Jones snagging that golden idol before being promptly chased by a giant boulder and a tribe of blowdart-wielding warriors. — Frank Deruggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026 Fry, turning often, until golden brown all over, about 4 minutes. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
  1. bright
  2. round
  3. thriving
  4. blond
  5. promising
  6. optimistic
  7. ringing
  8. prosperous
Adjective
  • Put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light, keep the soil evenly moist, and open the bag once each day to let in fresh air.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Mystery Men Throw it back to the Y2K era with this 1999 comedy starring a plethora of the era’s brightest comedic talents, including Ben Stiller, Kel Mitchell, Janeane Garofolo, and Paul Reubens.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • The artful styling revealed a peek of her round black strapless bra.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Specifically in dress, rounder toes are trending; a refreshing alternative to the almond shape that has dominated for the past few seasons.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • During the water-cure craze of the late nineteenth century, Te Aroha was a thriving spa town.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Britain still has major advantages, from world-class museums and galleries to a thriving creative economy, but competing internationally will require more ambitious philanthropy.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of thriving
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  • When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks.
    — Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • And while shades like honeysuckle blonde, chocolate brown, and golden cherry are taking over, fall doesn’t have to mean committing to a single shade.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • Transplants of muscle stem cells are a promising avenue for research, having distinct advantages over other tissues in their ability to encourage the growth of new blood vessels and limitations on rapid growth.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The goalkeeping department has probably been downgraded, considering the highly promising Trafford left, and was replaced by Geronimo Rulli, a solid backup option at 34 years of age.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of promising
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  • Demographic experts are cautiously optimistic about the new scheme, which appears to offer more sustained and holistic support for families.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The 192-mile electric figure is reported as CLTC, which is China's relatively optimistic test cycle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of optimistic
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  • Martha-Mary Chapel, Sudbury Reverend Bryce (Toby Huss) presides over the town church, where mysterious ringing bells seem to indicate something dark is afoot.
    — Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The quote sounded more like a statement of facts than a ringing endorsement.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of ringing
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  • Maps from the period indicate a burial space near the prosperous home of Quakers James and Ann Whitall, whose property had been seized to construct Fort Mercer.
    — Jennifer Janofsky, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In his view, a prosperous society was teetering on the edge of a meaningful shift toward communitarianism before being yanked back.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
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