as in iridescent
having a rainbowlike play of colors
the sedan comes in an array of colors, with either a metallic or pearlescent finish
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Recent Examples of pearlescent
After all, some looks call for the new Sheens, which offer a pearlescent finish, while other lip looks need a touch of Classic neutral color.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 June 2025
The pearlescent blue design might steal the thunder from your latest dessert creation, coming in two sizes (8.5 inches and 11 inches in diameter) to best suit your table.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
Amal accessorized her mermaid-esque dress with a small pearlescent clutch and a pair of white pumps.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 June 2025
For the runway, Levy played with a range of eye shadow shades and opacities on the lips, from sheer, pearlescent lilac to full-on, shimmering lime green.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 May 2025
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 June 2025
The pearlescent blue design might steal the thunder from your latest dessert creation, coming in two sizes (8.5 inches and 11 inches in diameter) to best suit your table.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
Amal accessorized her mermaid-esque dress with a small pearlescent clutch and a pair of white pumps.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 June 2025
For the runway, Levy played with a range of eye shadow shades and opacities on the lips, from sheer, pearlescent lilac to full-on, shimmering lime green.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearlescent
Adjective
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The males also have an iridescent red throat and the females have brownish crowns and sides.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The same phenomenon can also be seen at play in the iridescent surfaces or soap bubbles and on butterfly wings.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The formal coupes are polished using specialty techniques to reveal a reflective, opalescent finish.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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In the crowd, Taraji P. Henson and her hairstylist Tym Wallace showed up in matching opalescent grills with the former in a dirty blonde pompadour pixie.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Mexico draws travelers for its irresistible regional cuisines, colorful textiles and art, and millennia-old traditions—all of which are well-reflected in the country’s eclectic hotels.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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This Superman brings back the colorful visuals, the humor, the clever quips in the midst of battle, the lightheartedness of the vintage comics.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Tiffany has a long-standing history with pearls, both nacreous—from oysters and mollusks—and non-nacreous, like Melo Melo pearls.—
Stellene Volandes,
Town & Country,
20 Feb. 2021
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Unfortunately, nacreous clouds also support chemical reactions that convert benign chlorine-containing molecules into a form that destroys Earth’s ozone layer.—
Rebecca Coffey,
Discover Magazine,
29 Jan. 2012
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“Pearlescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearlescent. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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