Definition of "goldilocks" [gold•i•locks]

• A European plant (Aster linosyris) having narrow sessile leaves and dense corymbs of small, bright yellow, discoid flower heads. (noun-plural)

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• "The Turkish lira strengthened and bond yields fell Monday, as markets digested what some economists called a "goldilocks" outcome in Turkish elections."
• "Admit it, you took the 'goldilocks' economy for granted and didn't maximize the opportunities."