golden goose

NOUN

cash cow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

moneymaker

WEAK

angel backer grubstaker meal ticket money-spinner patron source of steady profit staker

NOUN

gold mine

Synonyms

WEAK

Eldorado Golconda bonanza cash cow goose that laid the golden egg gravy train license to print money mother lode rich lode source of supply vein very profitable venture

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SpaceX has long been considered a golden goose by IPO bankers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

He is wildly popular both stateside and abroad, a commercial golden goose who is critically acclaimed and commands legions of ardent fans.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

"No one wants to kill the golden goose or impose unnecessary bureaucracy", but the Premier League had to "discharge its responsibilities", he argued.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025

E-book reading, after all, is not Apple’s golden goose, the iPhone is.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2024

“Wasn’t the golden goose locked up in a cage?”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

golden goose

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