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
Etude Tear Eye Drop Liner $8 $7 Amazon A sparkly little number, Etude's Eye Drop Liner is a nicely pigmented, pearlescent liquid liner for all-day, lid-flare.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
Look for a pearlescent polish with a silvery cast, as opposed to one with a shimmery white finish.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
From the golden glow of the Brut Impérial to the soft pearlescent white of the Nectar Impérial Rosé, these bottles, which are dressed to impress, also add an element of luxury to birthday festivities.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
In a collection inspired by opulent and grand interiors, Ganni played with velvet-touch zebra denim, cozy knit denim and pearlescent denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Han, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
Look for a pearlescent polish with a silvery cast, as opposed to one with a shimmery white finish.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
From the golden glow of the Brut Impérial to the soft pearlescent white of the Nectar Impérial Rosé, these bottles, which are dressed to impress, also add an element of luxury to birthday festivities.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
In a collection inspired by opulent and grand interiors, Ganni played with velvet-touch zebra denim, cozy knit denim and pearlescent denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearlescent
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On top of its iridescent finish, this sunscreen also acts as a dew-enhancing primer that's spiked with hydrating hyaluronic acid, skin-firming peptides, and antioxidant-rich sea lavender extract.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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The striking bathrooms are finished with Italian ceramic tile laid in bold iridescent green hues.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 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
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The majestic stillness of the full beaver moon, hovering pink and opalescent in the horizon.—
Jennifer Hope Choi,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Grief has grayed-out her love for colorful creation.—
Lorraine Berry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Emily’s black and white lines, neckties and waistcoats are juxtaposed with Stephanie’s colorful floral sweaters and flowing skirts.—
Jemal Polson,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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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 16 May. 2025.
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