as in opalescent
having a rainbowlike play of colors
an iridescent soap bubble
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Recent Examples of iridescent
Pink, brown and amber melted together on top of her lids with an iridescent white on her brow bone.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Plus, every hue features a dreamy iridescent sheen that’s sure to elevate life’s celebrations.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Every detail—from the calming natural tones of the cabin, echoing the country’s lush native bush and the iridescent plumage of the tui bird, to the tactile finishes—is crafted to evoke the beauty and tranquility of New Zealand.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
In a remote river of northern Brazil, an iridescent creature moved through the water, or at least tried to, but something caught it and pulled it to the surface.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Plus, every hue features a dreamy iridescent sheen that’s sure to elevate life’s celebrations.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Every detail—from the calming natural tones of the cabin, echoing the country’s lush native bush and the iridescent plumage of the tui bird, to the tactile finishes—is crafted to evoke the beauty and tranquility of New Zealand.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
In a remote river of northern Brazil, an iridescent creature moved through the water, or at least tried to, but something caught it and pulled it to the surface.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iridescent
Adjective
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In fact, opalescent squidsrepresent 66 percent of California's fishery in non-El Niño years.—
Jules Jacobs,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 May 2025
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Mike Navarro, an oceanographer at the University of Alaska Southeast, studied opalescent squids during his PhD at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.—
Jules Jacobs,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Other varieties provide additional design elements such as interesting bark, colorful fruits, and fabulous fall foliage to enhance the garden all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Kelce attended the event wearing a white muscle tank, patriotic shorts, and white sneakers, accompanied by a colorful baseball cap.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
26 June 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
Adjective
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Amal accessorized her mermaid-esque dress with a small pearlescent clutch and a pair of white pumps.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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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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“Iridescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iridescent. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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