gold-plated

adjective

Synonyms of gold-platednext
: covered with a thin layer of gold
a gold-plated serving tray

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The minute and hour hands and the hands in the subdials are gold-plated. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Every surface will be gold-plated. — Dahlia Gallin Ramirez, New Yorker, 9 June 2026 Ultimately, there are good reasons to own both gold and gold-plated jewelry. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025 Will all the airborne lavatories be gold-plated — or just the presidential ones? — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 May 2025 The shower heads, trash can, light scones, vases, shower-door frames, hooks and towel racks are all gold-plated, as are the vent covers. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025 This Kendra Scott pendant necklace is 14-karat-gold-plated and is a bestseller on Amazon. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025 However, the range has expanded over the years to incorporate mixed-metal designs, such as yellow gold chain necklaces with resin charms and minimalist statement earrings made from silver or gold-plated brass. — Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026

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