pearlier; pearliest
1
: resembling, containing, or adorned with pearls or mother-of-pearl
2
: highly precious
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Her teeth were pearly white.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Bieber updated her signature pearly nails with a vanilla French glaze for Easter—a milky take on classic French tips with just enough shine to feel festive.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2026
The result is pearly, frosted, nostalgic perfection.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Give your pearly chrome manicure a creamy texture and opt for a milky base.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Pearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pearly. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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