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sterling

noun/adjective

/ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

Meaning

British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.

She was praised for her sterling work on the project.

sterling reputation

pound, currency, excellent, outstanding, admirable

worthless, poor, inferior

sterling work, sterling reputation, pound sterling, sterling silver

a business organization, or solid and steady

relating to the United States or its people

a device or technique used to aid memory

A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning ins...

a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy

a person not in the armed forces or police