iridescent

adjective

ir·i·des·cent | \ ˌir-ə-ˈde-sᵊnt

Definition of iridescent

: having or exhibiting iridescence

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The fanny pack comes in a kitschy grapefruit or a (temporarily sold out) iridescent mermaid scale patterns. — Abby Gardner, Glamour, "Target's Fanny Pack Wine Cooler Is the Only Accessory You Need This Summer," 31 May 2019 The suite at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas looked like the set of a heist film: iridescent blue light cast shadows across low-slung couches, where three men in suits made deals. — Andrew Beaton And Rebecca Davis O’brien, WSJ, "How Not to Bribe College Basketball Coaches," 1 May 2019 The baguette-style ring comes in nine different colorways: green, light blue, peach, topaz, pastel, iridescent, multi, primary rainbow, and rainbow. — Glamour, "Julia Roberts Wore $44 Baublebar Rings With a Custom Salvatore Ferragamo Suit," 12 Apr. 2019 Lagerfeld also outfitted Charlotte Casiraghi for her first post-baby debut in an iridescent silk dress from the Spring 2014 Haute Couture collection. — Chrissy Rutherford, Harper's BAZAAR, "A Glamorous Photo of Karl Lagerfeld & 3 Princesses," 31 Mar. 2014 Inspired by the iridescent colors of the aurora borealis, Chantecaille’s new celestial polishes ensure out-of-this-world nails, free of harsh chemicals and formaldehydes, too. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "13 New Beauty Products Worth the Hype in 2019," 9 Jan. 2019 This fall shoes will be taking center stage with new, iridescent styles. — Jasmine Snow, Seventeen, "Fashion Trends," 25 June 2013 The vibe was carefree and fun with the only sign of the dreaded winter being the cozy fire, which served mainly to illuminate the beautiful acrylic handbags of gleaming tortoise shell and iridescent ivory and bronze. — Mai Morsch, Vogue, "Edie Parker Hosted a Colorful Cocktail Party That Made Guests Forget All About the New York Slush," 13 Feb. 2019 Speaking of rainbow, iridescent electroplated flatware is the antidote to a boring tablescape (and this 12-piece set is $42 at Urban Outfitters). — Asad Syrkett, Curbed, "The best spring home goods," 1 May 2018

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