Midas

American

[mahy-duhs] / ˈmaɪ dəs /

noun

Classical Mythology. a Phrygian king, son of Gordius, who was given by Dionysus the power of turning whatever he touched into gold.
a person of great wealth or great moneymaking ability.

MIDAS ¹ British

/ ˈmaɪdəs /

acronym

Missile Defence Alarm System

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Midas ² British

/ ˈmaɪdəs /

noun

Greek legend a king of Phrygia given the power by Dionysus of turning everything he touched to gold
ability to make money

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Midas Cultural

In classical mythology, a king who was granted one wish by the god Dionysus. Greedy for riches, Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. He soon regretted his request. When he tried to eat, his food became inedible metal. When he embraced his daughter, she turned into a golden statue. On the instruction of Dionysus, he washed in a river and lost his touch of gold.

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A person who is very successful or easily acquires riches is sometimes said to have a “Midas touch.”

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Some speculated that it was a reference to his Midas touch, or perhaps his "golden age" at the brand.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

The brothers behind suburban New York tire retailer Mavis spent decades gobbling up smaller rivals culminating in their biggest deal, the acquisition of the best-known name in repairs: Midas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

SpaceX is no Pets.com, but will retail enthusiasm, Nasdaq’s helping hand and Musk’s Midas touch be enough to send it far past its mammoth $1.75 trillion value without profits?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

The original golden touch belonged to King Midas, who loved it until he accidentally killed his daughter by turning her into a gold statue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026

The late-afternoon sun turned all the new light green leaves to gold, like King Midas had been walking through the forest.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine

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