golden boy
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Definition
Noun: A young man who achieves notable success, popularity, or favor, especially at an early age. The term often implies he is celebrated, admired, and seen as having a very promising future.
Usage
The term "golden boy" is used to describe a man, typically young, who is currently experiencing a period of great success and is the object of high praise and expectations. It often carries a tone of media or public adulation.
Examples
- After winning the championship and the MVP award in his rookie season, the quarterback became the golden boy of the league.
- The brilliant young entrepreneur was hailed as the golden boy of the tech industry after his company's successful IPO.
- He was the department's golden boy, always receiving the most prestigious projects and rapid promotions.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes be used with a slightly critical or envious undertone, suggesting the status may be temporary or overly dependent on current favor.
- After the scandal, the media's former golden boy found himself struggling to find work.
Variants and Related Words
- Golden girl (noun): The female equivalent, referring to a young woman who is unusually successful and celebrated.
- The Olympic gold medalist was instantly anointed the golden girl of American swimming.
Synonyms
- Prodigy
- Wunderkind
- Fair-haired boy
- Rising star
- Blue-eyed boy (primarily British English)
Antonyms
- Underachiever
- Has-been
- Pariah
- Black sheep
Idioms and Related Phrases
- To be someone's golden boy: To be the particular favorite of a person in authority.
- He was the CEO's golden boy, which explained his swift rise through the ranks.
- The golden boy image: Refers to the public perception of someone as perfect or supremely successful.
- The recent allegations have tarnished his golden boy image.
Noun
- a man who is unusually successful at an early age