Midas touch

Example Sentences

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SpaceX is no Pets.com, but will retail enthusiasm, Nasdaq’s helping hand and Musk’s Midas touch be enough to send it far past its mammoth $1.75 trillion value without profits?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

After masterminding surprise wins over Manchester City and Premier League leaders Arsenal, this remarkable encounter suggested former United midfielder Carrick might have the Midas touch.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

“That’s Franki’s Midas touch: He knows how to throw a good party with good music,” says booking agent Tom Windish, who counts Eilish among his clients.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2024

The D-backs were cursed with a reverse Midas touch.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023

The Midas touch of its rays fell upon the hair of Helen Greyson, turning its wavy locks into gold as she softly sang over her modeling.

From The Pagans by Bates, Arlo