as in opalescent
having a rainbowlike play of colors
an iridescent soap bubble
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Recent Examples of iridescent
Greenish or iridescent egg white is spoiled from Pseudomonas bacteria, and any black or green spots are also a sign of fungal or bacterial contamination, according to the Egg Safety Center.
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Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Sea silk was valued for being lightweight, warm and finer than regular silk, but also for its iridescent, golden color that wouldn't fade.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Hinged on the same iridescent effect, nylon canvas was plied into similar styles with a metallic undertone.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
The males also have an iridescent red throat and the females have brownish crowns and sides.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Sea silk was valued for being lightweight, warm and finer than regular silk, but also for its iridescent, golden color that wouldn't fade.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Hinged on the same iridescent effect, nylon canvas was plied into similar styles with a metallic undertone.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
The males also have an iridescent red throat and the females have brownish crowns and sides.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iridescent
Adjective
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The formal coupes are polished using specialty techniques to reveal a reflective, opalescent finish.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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In the crowd, Taraji P. Henson and her hairstylist Tym Wallace showed up in matching opalescent grills with the former in a dirty blonde pompadour pixie.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Not to mention, the pastry pink shade is perfect for bright, colorful summer outfits.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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This Superman brings back the colorful visuals, the humor, the clever quips in the midst of battle, the lightheartedness of the vintage comics.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 July 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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The double-sided stick—one metallic and the other foil—is attached by a magnetic base to mix-and-match pearlescent, sheer foils with full coverage, dimensional metallics.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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One of the style’s most contentious points among purists is its pearlescent finish, which has shifted to varying shades over the shoe’s many reissues.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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“Iridescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iridescent. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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