as in opalescent
having a rainbowlike play of colors
an iridescent soap bubble
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Recent Examples of iridescent
Hundreds of striped angelfish and iridescent parrotfish schooled through the water in rippling clouds, scales flashing.
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Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Pigeons with iridescent purple necks strut about, and ducks continuously inquire, hoping for tidbits from passersby.
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Chi Varnado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Opt for Variation To lend depth and texture to your space, look for iridescent tile options that have artisanal detail and subtle variation, suggests Khahil.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
Males of the species are mostly emerald green with a blue-green throat and a long, iridescent purple and blue tail.
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Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Pigeons with iridescent purple necks strut about, and ducks continuously inquire, hoping for tidbits from passersby.
—
Chi Varnado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Opt for Variation To lend depth and texture to your space, look for iridescent tile options that have artisanal detail and subtle variation, suggests Khahil.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
Males of the species are mostly emerald green with a blue-green throat and a long, iridescent purple and blue tail.
—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for iridescent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iridescent
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On the lagoon, villas open out onto sweeping wooden decks with opalescent plunge pools, cabanas, floor hammocks that hover over the sea as well as steps that lead right into it.
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Look to opalescent chrome powders, which can shift from pink to blue to green and give a milky white manicure underneath some unexpected pizzazz.
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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Fast-food chain Sonic, for instance, has a timely deal and colorful commemorative cups.
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Quahogs produce non-nacreous, porcelainlike pearls, according to the Gemological Institute of America.
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Markov processes include an element of randomness—in this case, the thickness of the outermost nacreous layer—but one that can be influenced by the system’s history.
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With a simple white line of polish, transform your fingertips into works of art like this pearlescent beige manicure does.
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The pearlescent wand features a green jewel and a keychain clip.
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“Iridescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iridescent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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