GILDING Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

gilding

verb

present participle of gild

as in varnishing

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Like most ’80s metal heroes who briefly lost their way in the late ’90s, Megadeth have spent the 21st century varnishing their legacy with what’s tried and true, delivering eight LPs since 2001 that all basically sound the same.

— Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026

Definition of varnishing

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This provides a ton of flexibility for progression, and feels extremely rewarding for painting units together – and directly ties into that narrative sense of camaraderie that builds as well.

— Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
As Felix Maldonado began work Saturday on a giant mural on the Smith Ready Mix building on Brown Street, several Duneland Plein Air artists were painting pictures of him.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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Japan’s Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum has been accused of whitewashing the country’s wartime past.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026
The overnight removal and replacement of the panels, steps from Independence Hall, sparked outrage from Philadelphia officials and activists who say federal authorities are whitewashing the city’s history of slavery.

— Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

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In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment.

— Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
The touchscreen allows for easy controls and lets users visually preview the design before embroidering starts.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 May 2026

Definition of embroidering

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Rinsing helps strip away the alkaline preservative film that often coats synthetic braiding hair.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Whitaker said the camera is placed in the hallway, looking through one doorway as Clark braids one daughter’s hair, then dollies right to reveal him braiding the other daughter’s hair through the next doorway, all in one shot.

— Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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Sustainability is a priority at Sal Salis, with the 16 eco-luxury safari tents designed for minimal impact, just metres from the largest fringing reef in the world, its barefoot luxury as nature intended.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
An easy 10-minute swim will have you on the fringing reef, with slivers of multi-coloured fish, gliding turtles and epic coral formations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Definition of fringing

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Tenants have been threatened with eviction for hanging signs outside their balconies calling attention to the utility billing method.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The question hanging over France’s committee will be bigger than whether Zvyagintsev’s film is the strongest of the bunch.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

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