as in iridescent
having a rainbowlike play of colors
once given away as a cheap prize at carnivals, this opalescent glass is now highly prized by collectors
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Recent Examples of opalescent
Pair the mystical hue with opalescent textures, like an inlaid mother-of-pearl side table.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition, a limited-edition Dior Grand Soir Automate watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and an opalescent snake with gold details.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
The Shiz student who will become The Good Witch has a kind of classical elegance — Hannon says she was inspired by Princess Grace, particularly with Grande’s hair — and skin that is opalescent.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Barbaro’s performance is stirring, her falsetto fine and opalescent.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition, a limited-edition Dior Grand Soir Automate watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and an opalescent snake with gold details.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
The Shiz student who will become The Good Witch has a kind of classical elegance — Hannon says she was inspired by Princess Grace, particularly with Grande’s hair — and skin that is opalescent.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Barbaro’s performance is stirring, her falsetto fine and opalescent.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opalescent
Adjective
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On top of its iridescent finish, this sunscreen also acts as a dew-enhancing primer that's spiked with hydrating hyaluronic acid, skin-firming peptides, and antioxidant-rich sea lavender extract.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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The striking bathrooms are finished with Italian ceramic tile laid in bold iridescent green hues.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 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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Grief has grayed-out her love for colorful creation.—
Lorraine Berry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Emily’s black and white lines, neckties and waistcoats are juxtaposed with Stephanie’s colorful floral sweaters and flowing skirts.—
Jemal Polson,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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Seen from there, the sandstone pylons of Luxor’s temple rose to an open sky, eternally patient in the dusty, pearlescent light.—
Chris Wallace,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sure, some are white, black or silver—boring rental fleet colors—but most are finished in black cherry, pearlescent gold from the AMG GT color palette, groovy shades of blue, orange, crazy red, screaming lizard green.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Opalescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opalescent. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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