pearl 1 of 2

noun

ˈpər(-ə)l How to pronounce pearl (audio)
Definition of pearlnext
as in gem
someone or something unusually desirable friends who agree that his new bride is a real pearl

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pearl

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verb

1
as in to diamond

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2
as in to bead

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Recent Examples of pearl
Noun
Top evenly with potato slices, mozzarella pearls, shallot, sage leaves, and garlic slices. — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026 Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara features open-heart motifs set with diamonds and 19 baroque pearls beneath. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
Condensation began to pearl at the edges of his rental face mask, an older model that pressed uncomfortably against his temples. — 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. — Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for pearl
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearl
  1. gem
  2. diamond
  3. bead
  4. jewel
  5. sphere
  6. prize
  7. lump
  8. treasure
Noun
  • These nine memorable films include huge box office hits as well as gems known mostly to dedicated cinephiles.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
  • New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont are absolute gems.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • For instance, this option from Oak and Luna features a naturally occurring silicon carbide now grown almost entirely in labs, brings a more responsible origin story alongside genuine brilliance, ranking second only to diamond in hardness.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The timeless design features diamond floral clusters topped with large drop pearls, creating a look that feels both regal and wearable for any occasion.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Definition of diamond
Verb
  • The base is cast from quick-heating heavy-gauge stainless steel, but the heat-resistant wooden handle and bead knob keep your hands from getting burned.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • In photos shared by her glam team on Instagram, Abrams's gown featured delicate embroidery and bead appliqués that shimmered under the camera lights, creating a textured look that made the elegant design even more eye-catching.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of bead
Noun
  • Alexandra would wear the jewel in her coronation crown, as would her successors Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In the latter days of the Shopping Mall Era, the Georgia Square Mall was a jewel of Athens commerce.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of jewel
Verb
  • 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.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2023
  • But with those four, Grande was able to establish her credibility in the fragrance sphere early in her music career.
    — Emily Jensen, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Nov. 2022
Definition of sphere
Noun
  • Players have been discarded, standards raised and difficult calls made in pursuit of a team capable of winning the biggest prizes.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • No one won the Powerball jackpot or the $2 million Match 5 + Power Play prize, but one lucky person in Florida won the $1 million Match 5 prize.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of prize
Verb
  • The results will help segment POTS patients into more granular cohorts based on the source of their symptoms, rather than lumping them all together as Simo says the medical industry often does today.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • They were also lumped in with ska and reggae acts like the Slackers, Agent 99, and 32 Tribes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of lump
Noun
  • Once an official restitution request is made for the Ségou treasure – in this case by Senegal — then two committees, including experts from France and the requesting country, plus government representatives, will examine the case.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The building where the treasure was found is owned by the Belgian charity CAW Oost-Vlaanderen, which offers support to people in difficulty.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasure

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“Pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearl. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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