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  • past participle of gild.
  • past tense form of gild.
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gilded

[gil-did] / ˈgɪl dɪd /


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The man was not instantly recognisable, but gold medals and gilded certificates piled nearby were inscribed with the name Hussam Luka.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

At the rear of the hospital, grey coffins with gilded bas-reliefs emerged before the cameras of dozens of journalists.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

The move shocked Trump’s own aides who weren’t expecting to turn the gilded dinner into a signing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

A lot of the frames are gold gilded, which are incredibly beautiful and historical.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

Illumination came from a roaring fire beneath a handsome marble mantelpiece surmounted by a gilded mirror.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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