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Recent Examples of iridescence
For an airy take on amethyst, go for a lavender hue with pink iridescence.
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
It is covered in groovy colors with a metallic iridescence.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
In comparison to the Abzorb 2000’s use of iridescence, the 2010 is far more subtle, but still offers a layer of color that hasn’t yet been seen on the new model.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Dec. 2025
Go with the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat Nail Polish at under $10 for some pink iridescence or the Nails Inc Mirror Chrome Silver Served High Shine Metallic Nail Polish at $8 for a silver-flecked finish.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
It is covered in groovy colors with a metallic iridescence.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
In comparison to the Abzorb 2000’s use of iridescence, the 2010 is far more subtle, but still offers a layer of color that hasn’t yet been seen on the new model.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Dec. 2025
Go with the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat Nail Polish at under $10 for some pink iridescence or the Nails Inc Mirror Chrome Silver Served High Shine Metallic Nail Polish at $8 for a silver-flecked finish.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iridescence
Noun
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The other triggers luminescence, causing materials to emit light in ultraviolet, visible or infrared wavelengths.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Regardless, string lights like these instantly create warmth, ambiance, and luminescence.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The model simulated how individual algae join or leave clusters depending on irradiation wavelength and intensity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The second category is genuine physical AI: autonomous mobile systems that use SLAM navigation, computer vision and machine learning to identify high-touch surfaces, optimize UV-C dosing and combine physical wiping with irradiation.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Iridescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iridescence. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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