goldilocks

[ˈɡəʊldiˌlɒks]

goldilocks Definition

  • 1not too much and not too little; just right
  • 2a woman's blonde hair

Using goldilocks: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "goldilocks" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The temperature of the porridge was just goldilocks for her taste.

  • Example

    The dress fits her perfectly, it's a goldilocks fit.

  • Example

    She has beautiful goldilocks hair.

goldilocks Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with goldilocks

  • the habitable zone around a star where the temperature is just right for liquid water to exist on the surface of an orbiting planet

    Example

    Scientists are searching for exoplanets in the Goldilocks zone.

  • an economy that is neither too hot (overheating) nor too cold (recession), but just right (stable growth)

    Example

    The country's Goldilocks economy is attracting foreign investors.

  • the principle that something must fall within certain margins, as opposed to reaching extremes

    Example

    The Goldilocks principle applies to many fields, from economics to biology.

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Summary: goldilocks in Brief

The term 'goldilocks' [ˈɡəʊldiˌlɒks] refers to something that is not too much and not too little, but just right. It can describe the perfect fit of clothing or the ideal temperature of food. 'Goldilocks' extends into phrases like 'Goldilocks zone,' referring to the habitable zone around a star, and 'Goldilocks economy,' describing a stable economy. It also has a secondary meaning as a descriptor for blonde hair.

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