opalescently

Definition of opalescentlynext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opalescently
Adverb
  • Huw is also a terrible planner, placing himself in dangerous situations for no discernible reason, refusing to ask for help or call the police at times when calling the police is the most glaringly obvious move, and generally not communicating with anyone.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The wealth-equals-health dynamic played out glaringly in Orange County during the pandemic.
    Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • For a recent appearance on The View with costar Luke Thompson, Ha wore a blindingly white coat with an over-the-shoulder scarf.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Alas, there’s precious little hope of that happening, and so Canepari and Dimmock offer a look at what happens to a country where everyone has to pretend that there isn’t a blindingly obvious answer to the single leading cause of child death.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Opalescently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opalescently. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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