gold star
Example Sentences
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"I wrote 'F1 driver.' That's the shining gold star."
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
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
She gets a gold star in my book any day.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 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
They wore blue hats with a red border and a gold star above the brim.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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