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sterling

1 of 2

noun

ster·​ling ˈstər-liŋ How to pronounce sterling (audio)
1
: British money
2
: sterling silver or articles of it

sterling

2 of 2

adjective

1
a
: of, relating to, or calculated in terms of British sterling
b
: payable in sterling
2
a
of silver : having a fixed standard of purity usually defined legally as represented by an alloy of 925 parts of silver with 75 parts of copper
b
: made of sterling silver
3
: conforming to the highest standard
sterling character
a sterling record of achievement
sterlingly adverb
sterlingness noun

Example Sentences

Noun a drop in the value of sterling Adjective a sterling example of democracy at work credited the win to the pitcher's sterling performance on the mound
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The new revelations should upset Patriots bosses Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick, and bring tarnish to Brady’s sterling reputation among Patriots fans. Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 These were two sterling conservatives (whom I was privileged to know). Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 29 Aug. 2022 Now Dawson, who made a sterling mark after his playing career as a broadcaster. Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2022 Before 1914, the financial dominance of the City had rested on the strength of the pound sterling, based in turn on the gold standard. Geoffrey Wheatcroft, The New Republic, 24 Aug. 2022 The companies that market them tend to use terms like sterling and chiffon lace and winding brook. Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2022 Think five sterling silver bracelets with white sapphires and rock crystal stones, and eight 18K yellow and white gold bracelets with white diamonds. Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 This delicate, handmade necklace will help the recipient manifest prosperity in their life, and is made from your choice of sterling silver or conflict-free gold. Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 17 Aug. 2022 Over the last week, despite major economic changes, the British pound sterling dropped a modest 0.7% against the euro and 1.5% against the dollar, signaling the currency’s strength, wrote Dembik. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022
Adjective
On all the sterling pounds that are in the UK, the Queen's face is on it. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 Payton Thorne and the passing offense sputtered back and forth from struggling to sterling multiple times. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2022 The house’s expert artisans paired age-old tools and techniques dating back to the mid-19th century with the latest innovations to bring the sterling silver masterpiece to life. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 The Giants relief staff has been such a mess, there’s some trepidation when Kapler pulls a starter who’s put up such sterling numbers. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Aug. 2022 From the 18K Gold tennis bracelet with emeralds and diamonds to the sterling silver tennis bracelets with white sapphires or rock crystal stones for a total collection of 13 tennis bracelets. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, Wynonna went on to have a sterling solo career. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2022 Music managers don’t exactly have a sterling reputation in the broad pop-culture consciousness. Grant Rindner, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2022 Along with appearances in later years at pop culture conventions, often alongside Mather, Dow worked as an artist, gaining a sterling reputation as a sculptor. Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, silver penny, probably from Old English *steorling, from Old English steorra star + -ling entry 1 — more at star

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sterling was in the 14th century

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