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molding

[mohl-ding] / ˈmoʊl dɪŋ /
NOUN
a molded or carved strip
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NOUN
forming as in a mold
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He has added gold trim to the crown molding, smothered the walls with gold-framed artworks and gold-painted embellishments, placed inch-thick gold coasters on the desk, and lined up gold urns on the mantel.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

After spending two decades molding Disney into a media colossus, Iger segued into a senior advisory role, which will run through December when he officially retires.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Then most newspapers were local monopolies; their Washington reporters really could believe they were molding the views of editors and readers back home, and feel a duty to do so toward some higher end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Yet another lounging space comes complete with a grand piano and light blue crown molding.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

She made the decorated pins herself, melting and molding malleable plastic into interesting shapes, seated at a picnic table in her backyard a few weekends ago.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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