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 After spending years transforming the peas into golden fritters at the restaurant, Corbin now presents them as a salad. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Similarly, the Gondola at Telluride Mountain Village in southwest Colorado allows visitors to take in golden aspens from 10,800 feet above and can be used to access various hiking trails. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 The 27-year-old moved to the top of the golden boot race with a brace against the Boston Legacy on Saturday. — Karan Lodha, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Maples ignite the hills, and the famous Tunnel of Trees becomes a golden postcard. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 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
  • The resort’s ongoing coral reef restoration project has resulted in the growth of various coral species and thriving marine habitats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Or take Amtrak’s high-potential Michigan Service, another busy train that connects Chicago with college towns like Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor, along with the thriving Detroit.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • The royal has gone blonde before, debuting a noticeably lighter shade during a September outing at London's Natural History Museum with Prince William.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to her decades of iconic songs, Parton was instantly recognizable for her grand, glitzy outfits and even grander blonde hair.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of blond
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  • With Adults, being funny is what matters most, and in that regard, this is a very promising premiere.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Smaller payouts scare off potential investors, meaning promising treatments are often left on a shelf.
    — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 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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