He described her reign as "a golden thread" that linked people within and across generations.

BBC: MPs pay tribute to Queen's 60 years

This year the Forbes staff writers created a golden thread of philanthropy and sustainability that runs throughout the issue.

FORBES: The Golden Thread of the Forbes 400 List

The framework says the presumption towards sustainable development should be "seen as a golden thread running through both plan-making and decision-taking".

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It appears this golden thread is a sign of a changed mindset, a new motivation for the next generation of business leaders.

FORBES: The Golden Thread of the Forbes 400 List

Is there a thread, dark or golden, that runs from Moroni to Mitt?

NEWYORKER: I, Nephi