gilding

Example Sentences

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He was meticulous in ordering well-made clothes, and a “chariot” with some gilding wouldn’t be too excessive, he thought.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

They were then sent for gilding and upholstery, before Mr Desnoues added designs and a wood finish.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

Accentuating the glass wrinkles with gilding serves to sanctify the century-old depot structure.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024

It's not just the tutoring and the violin lessons and right resume gilding internship.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2023

As the sun was gilding the distant spires of Dragonstone, Dany stumbled onto a low stone wall, overgrown and broken.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin