as in gem
someone or something unusually desirable
friends who agree that his new bride is a real pearl
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as in to diamond
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Recent Examples of pearl
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Plant string of pearls in a chunky, airy, well-draining soil to prevent the roots from rotting.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Elliot Ackerman,
WIRED,
9 Feb. 2024
Since bead materials can run the gamut—from glass to pearl to wood and beyond—Korn notes that some bead styles are inherently more casual than others.
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Aemilia Madden,
Harper's BAZAAR,
24 July 2023
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Noun
Moonstone has a soft, glowy appearance, while pearl is classic and understated, and carnelian brings in a warm tone that's fitting for any summer manicure.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Plant string of pearls in a chunky, airy, well-draining soil to prevent the roots from rotting.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Verb
Condensation began to pearl at the edges of his rental face mask, an older model that pressed uncomfortably against his temples.
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Elliot Ackerman,
WIRED,
9 Feb. 2024
Since bead materials can run the gamut—from glass to pearl to wood and beyond—Korn notes that some bead styles are inherently more casual than others.
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Aemilia Madden,
Harper's BAZAAR,
24 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearl
Noun
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Wedged between two popular vacation towns – Pagosa Springs and Durango – Chimney Rock National Monument is another southwestern Colorado gem.
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
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Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.
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The lens has a Ri-Pel coating that allows for water and sweat to bead up and slide off the surface, rather than obscuring vision.
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The protective barrier causes water to bead up and roll off, preventing mineral deposits and stains.
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The figures for the first time give the public a concrete idea about the King’s personal wealth, as opposed to the castles, jewels and artwork that go with the job but aren’t the monarch’s personal property.
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What will be interesting to see is if Samsung’s new display jewel-in-the-crown, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen, makes it into the Galaxy S27 Pro.
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The night culminated with a countdown as a glowing geodesic sphere 12 feet in diameter and weighing almost six tons descended from its lofty perch atop One Times Square.
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But with those four, Grande was able to establish her credibility in the fragrance sphere early in her music career.
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.
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Many have prizes, billboards and screens playing panoramic videos on loop.
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Daxon Rudolph’s offensive upside Carels, Reid, Šmits and Verhoeff are generally viewed as the top-four defensemen in the class, but some scouts lump Daxon Rudolph into the same tier.
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We’re often lumped under the umbrella of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
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Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
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The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
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“Pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearl. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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