gild

verb

Definition of gildnext
1
as in to varnish

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2
as in to paint

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Recent Examples of gild In the early evening, the waning sun gilded that fabled grassy plain where Achilles and Hector struggled and died. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 The statue would be flanked on top by two eagles and guarded at the base by four lions — all gilded. — Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026 The Moreno brothers, who grew up in Puebla, Mexico, did not invent birria or its deployment on tortillas gilded in beef fat. — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026 Enter this gilded Charlotte Tilbury pencil, which checks both of Persico’s boxes and has a smooth, blendable texture that glides on without tugging. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gild
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gild
  1. varnish
  2. paint
  3. whitewash
  4. embroider
  5. bury
  6. wreathe
  7. smother
  8. fringe
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  • Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.
    — Sarah Linn April 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Bringing a top-tier women’s sports event to the country and having its citizens watch women compete represented an opportunity to varnish its human-rights record, which has been criticized by several organizations regarding its treatment of women.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of varnish
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  • To add interest and frame the berries, the index and pinky nails are painted in pink-and-white checkers.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Mamdani sought to paint a picture of division in the country as a tool of the rich and powerful.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Definition of paint
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  • And as much as people wanna whitewash it, that’s part of the history too.
    — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • Burns, who is Black, also pushed back on criticisms that the state’s new Black history curriculum whitewashes the history of slavery and oppression in America.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of whitewash
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  • At the Cannes Film Festival in May, the model Toni Garrn made a striking appearance in a blue-black bustier dress embroidered with small petals.
    — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • The big finale showcased a model in an ethereal off-the-shoulder gown with a sheer train and embroidered ferns.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026
Definition of embroider
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  • But instead of trying to make the turn, Diene laid the ball off for Baker, who buried a one-timer into the left side of the net.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of bury
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  • In the bathroom, there are shuttered windows wreathed with Como silk and a luscious roll-top bath.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • On a hill wreathed in mist above the dark sea that runs between New Zealand’s North and South Islands, Ward and others crossed rugged farmland late on Tuesday night, carrying seven crates in silence by dim red torchlight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of wreathe
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  • Raquel got the early advantage and smothered Maxxine in the corner.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Whether they’re smothered in pepper jelly, doused in barbecue sauce, or wrapped in bacon, appetizers are your chance to set the tone and impress your guests (because, let’s face it, nothing beats the satisfaction of compliments on your spread).
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
Definition of smother
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  • On paper, this is also the easiest fixture for the defending champion, so head coach Lionel Scaloni will use this game to rest key players – most importantly 39-year-old Messi – and give minutes to fringe squad members and those who are yet to feature at this tournament.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • In addition to fringe researchers and experts, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Mike Rounds of South Dakota are both planning to speak.
    — Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026
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