Gold __; sticker for an A+ paper

I believe the answer is:

star

(Other definitions for star that I've seen before include "Polaris, possibly" , "Twinkling celestial body" , "Chaste, pure" , "Top performer" , "Sign of a leading performer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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