gold star
Example Sentences
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AI training might not be a gold star that lands you a job, but it is something you can work into your narrative.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
“Those two are going to help bring that gold star back, that people are going to want to play in L.A., people are going to see what the Sparks are going to be again.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024
That was a difficult alarm to get up for but if you're here with us, gold star.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2024
Melissa: No. 2: If you’re one of those people who rinses, dries and sorts your recycling, you get a gold star.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024
The walls were covered with crayon artwork on construction paper and school papers with gold star stickers and “Nice job!” written at the top.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
