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Recent Examples of beads
Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The team also developed a proprietary nozzle that produces core-and-sheath beads.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
The tiny beads and berries complete the look with a few extra dashes of classic V-Day shades.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
The store hosts hat parties, where people customize a Western hat with bands, beads, feathers and brands.
—Suzanne S. Brown, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Present and accounted for are the smaller version’s double- or triple-register chronograph and lovely beads-of-rice bracelet, but upsized slightly to cater to the modern wrist.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Quirky chandeliers made with alcohol bottles and Mardi Gras beads shine from above as artwork adorns the walls.
—Amanda Hancock, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
On board this ship were 10 tons of copper ingots, ceramic jars full of wine from Cyprus and oil from the Levant, glass beads, an Egyptian scarab of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, and Aegean pots.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
According to InStyle, the monochromatic sleeveless number was decked out in 330,000 crystal beads hand-embroidered onto the fabric and took a staggering 1,300 hours to even make.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
But while gold was the highest-value good that attracted much of the attention, particularly from outside Africa, the routes also carried other items that were valued at the time, including glass beads, ceramics, and copper alloys.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The team also developed a proprietary nozzle that produces core-and-sheath beads.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
The tiny beads and berries complete the look with a few extra dashes of classic V-Day shades.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
The store hosts hat parties, where people customize a Western hat with bands, beads, feathers and brands.
—Suzanne S. Brown, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Present and accounted for are the smaller version’s double- or triple-register chronograph and lovely beads-of-rice bracelet, but upsized slightly to cater to the modern wrist.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Quirky chandeliers made with alcohol bottles and Mardi Gras beads shine from above as artwork adorns the walls.
—Amanda Hancock, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
On board this ship were 10 tons of copper ingots, ceramic jars full of wine from Cyprus and oil from the Levant, glass beads, an Egyptian scarab of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, and Aegean pots.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
According to InStyle, the monochromatic sleeveless number was decked out in 330,000 crystal beads hand-embroidered onto the fabric and took a staggering 1,300 hours to even make.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beads
Noun
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The droplets can form a clear glaze, presenting a hazard similar to black ice on stairs, rails, roads and vehicles.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This gold and silver chrome combo works on bold 3D designs of stars, hearts, and water droplets.—
Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And the spa features pre- and post-race treatments, including cryotherapy, special IV drips and CBD massages.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, sometimes the abnormal IgA (the antibody that clumps up and causes problems) does run in families.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cocoa powder often clumps in its container.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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As output rises, flow consistency drops during low-volume printing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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That contentment was like a gentle wind on a hot day, or a few drops of rain during a drought – natural, humane happiness.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The gluten is added last, to prevent globules from forming.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 June 2018
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“Beads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beads. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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