golden rule

[gohl-duhn rool] / ˈgoʊl dən ˈrul /

NOUN

categorical imperative

Synonyms

WEAK

utilitarianism

NOUN

principle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assumption basis convention doctrine ethic foundation fundamental precept proposition regulation rule truth

STRONG

axiom canon criterion dictum dogma form formula ground maxim origin postulate prescript source theorem usage verity

WEAK

principium

Antonyms

STRONG

ambiguity effect end result

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By posing for the magazine spread, the bankers had broken the golden rule of finance fashion: Never dress above your station—and certainly never better than the boss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The golden rule of credit-card spending is to pay off your balance every month.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Historically, the game has followed a golden rule.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

Mr Bloom said the golden rule for endowment finance was that universities should not spend more than 5% of their total endowment each year.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2025

I reminded him that even the golden rule was subject to individual interpretation, and might be misinterpreted.

From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey

golden rule

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