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once given away as a cheap prize at carnivals, this opalescent glass is now highly prized by collectors
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The aesthetic includes silver, opalescent, and holographic home accents, like the West Elm Pearl Iridescent Glass Votives.
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Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Tyla’s glam followed suit, with an opalescent smoky eye that complemented the shells and a burst of pink blush by Ngozi Edeme (A.K.A. @paintedbyesther).
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2025
Each charm is made-to-order and features Prescription Kiss’ signature, glowing opalescent eyes.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
But sometimes the criteria for inclusion are murkier, as in Catherine Opie’s opalescent views of Lake Michigan, one for each season, hung with their horizons in line.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
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Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Tyla’s glam followed suit, with an opalescent smoky eye that complemented the shells and a burst of pink blush by Ngozi Edeme (A.K.A. @paintedbyesther).
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2025
Each charm is made-to-order and features Prescription Kiss’ signature, glowing opalescent eyes.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
But sometimes the criteria for inclusion are murkier, as in Catherine Opie’s opalescent views of Lake Michigan, one for each season, hung with their horizons in line.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
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“Opalescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opalescent. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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opalescent
adjective
opal·es·cent
ˌō-pə-ˈles-ᵊnt 
: reflecting an iridescent light
saliva is a viscous opalescent fluid
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