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
Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
Up close, it is coursed with rivulets, beaded and pearled with droplets.
—Taymour Soomro Scott Conarroe, New York Times, 10 May 2023
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In total, the artifacts weigh about 13 pounds and include thousands of silver coins, jewelry, pearls and beads, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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
Up close, it is coursed with rivulets, beaded and pearled with droplets.
—Taymour Soomro Scott Conarroe, New York Times, 10 May 2023
Verb
Mother-of-pearl also features behind the Zeppelin.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In total, the artifacts weigh about 13 pounds and include thousands of silver coins, jewelry, pearls and beads, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearl
Noun
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Astronomically, one of the best celestial gems in the traditional constellation Andromeda is the Andromeda Galaxy, otherwise known as Messier object 31.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Stepping inside feels like a trip back in time, with rows of vintage treasures alongside new releases and hard-to-find gems.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Astrochemistry could also benefit from the idea that diamonds in meteorites and rocks may form through cosmic particle irradiation, rather than solely through heat and pressure.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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Now that Off the Wall has been elevated to diamond status, Jackson claims three such winners.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wear with a bright skirt, satin mules, and beaded topper to make the ultimate statement.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
3 Oct. 2025
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The act of threading beads onto string or elastic can help improve fine motor skills, too.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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These little jewels also add a beautiful pop of color to dishes her daughter already loves, like yogurt parfaits or oatmeal.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Oct. 2025
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Babylon, in modern Iraq, meanwhile, was the jewel of Mesopotamia and one of the most important cities in antiquity.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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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.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Jan. 2023
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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
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The effervescent Milford landed one of Coming Home’s four acting Oscar nominations, with Fonda and Jon Voight winning the best actress and best actor prizes and Bruce Dern getting nominated for his supporting turn.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Most states offer the Megaplier feature, which increases non-jackpot prizes from two, three, four and five times.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Because often what happens is lumping together the perimenopausal experience doesn’t necessarily let someone tell their individualized story, which may different to other conditions.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
15 Oct. 2025
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But a tax on short-term vacation rentals should not be lumped in with the shameful trash fees and parking charges, which are regressive taxes that hit underprivileged people the hardest.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Its proximity to Olympic National Park makes for a great base for day trips to explore rainforests, beaches, mountains and other backcountry treasures.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The boutique will include handmade must haves, one-of-a-kind treasures and great gift ideas, as well as quilts for all ages, holiday items, children’s toys, lovely home décor, planters and unique household goods to name a few.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearl. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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