as in opalescent
having a rainbowlike play of colors an iridescent soap bubble

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Recent Examples of iridescent Toasty makeup inspirations Tyla The South African singer sports a perfect example of toasty makeup, with her luminous complexion, iridescent eyelids, and warm rosy blush applied to the apples of her cheeks. Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025 As the show concluded (after a few changes in between), the star wore this structural, iridescent latex bodysuit and winged jacket by Vex, getting closer to the nakedness of her true self. EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Something about the iridescent animal caught the attention of locals — and for good reason. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025 Adding a hint of shimmer and shine to a classic look, this style has a familiarly neutral base, but replaces that solid white tip with an iridescent cat-eye effect that catches the light like glass. Mica Ricketts, Refinery29, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for iridescent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iridescent
Adjective
  • But sometimes the criteria for inclusion are murkier, as in Catherine Opie’s opalescent views of Lake Michigan, one for each season, hung with their horizons in line.
    Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
  • The formal coupes are polished using specialty techniques to reveal a reflective, opalescent finish.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • Until Saturday, Scott — accustomed to wearing prison blue — had two shirts and two pairs of pants, but Sanders took him to Ross Dress for Less for some colorful, new clothes.
    Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The lunar event will appear brighter and more colorful than most full moons, offering several nights of striking views just after sunset.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Quahogs produce non-nacreous, porcelainlike pearls, according to the Gemological Institute of America.
    Shannon Marvel McNaught, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022
  • 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.
    Leila Sloman, Popular Mechanics, 28 Feb. 2022
Adjective
  • Hamilton bought his pearlescent glossy white unit in 2018.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • The products in question are The Concealer Pen, Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum, and The Cell Rejuvenating Illuminator in Golden (also available in pearlescent and rose).
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Aug. 2025

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“Iridescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iridescent. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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