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platinum

Pronunciation: [ˈplæt.ɪ.nəm]

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Learn how to use platinum in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “metal”

(noun) a very valuable, shiny, and silver-white metal. It is rare and is used for making jewelry, coins, and various tools.

Example

She wore a beautiful platinum necklace that sparkled in the light.

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He decided not to buy a platinum ring because it was too expensive.

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What do you think makes platinum so special?

Context: “value or status”

(adjective) used to describe something that is at the highest level for quality or achievement, like a special service or product. If you have platinum status, it means you've reached the top level of benefits.

Example

She earned platinum status at the airline, which means she gets extra perks.

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He was disappointed that his membership was only gold and not platinum.

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What benefits do you get with platinum membership?

Context: “music”

(noun) a certification for music sales that means an album has sold a very large number of copies, usually one million in the U.S.

Example

The band's latest album received a platinum award for selling over a million copies.

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Their last album failed to reach platinum status and sold fewer than a hundred thousand copies.

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Which albums have achieved platinum status this year?

How to pronounce platinum

Pronunciation: [ˈplæt.ɪ.nəm]

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