gild

Example Sentences

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I'm not one to gild the lily here, but you could stir in some spinach or arugula for a nice bitter boost.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2023

You can gild that lily with a dollop of sour cream as well.

From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2022

It does not soar over the East River or gild the windswept entrance to San Francisco Bay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2022

Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas asked if he intended to gild the subway tracks.

From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2021

He might gild it, but in truth it was lacking.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen