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Recent Examples of beads
Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Britain’s equally neoclassical exterior is veiled in charcoal briquettes, clay, and beads, inspired by the manyatta dwellings of the Kenyan Maasai people.
—Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
The microplastic beads that celebrities were splashing all over their bathroom floors in commercials advertising their benefits were actually tearing our faces up!
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Not only is this adorable beaded coffee cup a subtle nod to your caffeine habit, but its crafted with beautiful glass beads for a totally charm-ing vibe.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The nearly flavorless beads could be integrated into everyday foods, according to the ACS, and even formed into tapioca-like balls for desserts or bubble teas.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The director also brought out Lorraine's rosemary beads, a signature of the character to help banish dark spirits.
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Mardi Gras beads were also draped over alligator decor.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Dylan had his arm hung out the window, looking sometimes at his own wrist and his white hand in the mirror, Styrofoam beads torn away by the warm wind to pack out the cracks in the concrete.
—Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
The silk faille jacket was not quite white but a pale blush, and the loose pants and top beneath had an intricate pattern of silver beads.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Britain’s equally neoclassical exterior is veiled in charcoal briquettes, clay, and beads, inspired by the manyatta dwellings of the Kenyan Maasai people.
—Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
The microplastic beads that celebrities were splashing all over their bathroom floors in commercials advertising their benefits were actually tearing our faces up!
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Not only is this adorable beaded coffee cup a subtle nod to your caffeine habit, but its crafted with beautiful glass beads for a totally charm-ing vibe.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The nearly flavorless beads could be integrated into everyday foods, according to the ACS, and even formed into tapioca-like balls for desserts or bubble teas.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The director also brought out Lorraine's rosemary beads, a signature of the character to help banish dark spirits.
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Mardi Gras beads were also draped over alligator decor.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Dylan had his arm hung out the window, looking sometimes at his own wrist and his white hand in the mirror, Styrofoam beads torn away by the warm wind to pack out the cracks in the concrete.
—Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beads
Noun
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That coupled with the blood droplets in the front hallway and the front walkway, investigators were able to obtain a search warrant for the house on Southwest Sixth Avenue.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cumberland Falls is one of only two places in the world that regularly produces moonbows — a night-time rainbow created by moonlight refracting through water droplets.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Use a funnel to fill the feeder to avoid drips and spills on the exterior.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Other treatments such as lip enhancements, IV and wellness drips are also available.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The alum then clumps the smaller, suspended fats together for easy removal.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, costly mistakes — a Miles Sanders red zone fumble in the third quarter and three drops from CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter — gave the Eagles a slim 24-20 victory.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Use warm water, a few drops of mild dish soap, and a soft cloth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Beads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beads. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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