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

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

He discouraged Trump from leaving early—as he had in past summits—by scheduling a dinner at the end of the summit inside the gilded interiors of the Palace of Versailles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

The patio was catching the late afternoon sun, and the olive oil surrounding the gigantes — those enormous, tender butter beans — seemed almost gilded.

From Salon Jun. 16, 2026

But for many residents, it feels like Trump is putting his personal stamp on the city, from his plans for a triumphal arch to a new gilded White House ballroom.

From Barron's May 19, 2026

Nine balconies rim its perimeter, with gilded rails and oil-black spindles that curl along each floor and twist into the shape of Belle-roses.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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