as in gem
someone or something unusually desirable
friends who agree that his new bride is a real pearl
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as in to diamond
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Recent Examples of pearl
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Empress Eugénie’s pearl and diamond tiara and her bodice front knot are here in all their splendor, except even more opulent, if that’s even possible.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
Up close, it is coursed with rivulets, beaded and pearled with droplets.
—Taymour Soomro Scott Conarroe, New York Times, 10 May 2023
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Noun
Accessorizing with a pearl choker, red manicure, kitten heels, and a black clutch, Diana exemplified low-key glamour.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Empress Eugénie’s pearl and diamond tiara and her bodice front knot are here in all their splendor, except even more opulent, if that’s even possible.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Since bead materials can run the gamut—from glass to pearl to wood and beyond—Korn notes that some bead styles are inherently more casual than others.
—Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
Up close, it is coursed with rivulets, beaded and pearled with droplets.
—Taymour Soomro Scott Conarroe, New York Times, 10 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearl
Noun
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Daley Ranch is an Escondido natural gem, resting on more than 3,000 acres of land with over 20 miles of trails.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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These textured studs from Paris brand Agapée feature a green gem that ties perfectly with the dress.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cheerfully unconcerned with any notion of what real lawyers might wear to work, costume designer Paula Bradley creates her own fantasy version of office wear involving jewel-tone hats and gloves, diamonds the size of baseballs and enormous displays of cleavage.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris is celebrating the seminal design movement of the Roaring 1920s with a blockbuster exhibition that includes some 1,200 items ranging from lacquer screens to diamond brooches — and even a flying train.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Applying a fabric protector spray to a new sofa (and reapplying as directed) creates a barrier that helps liquids bead up instead of soaking in.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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This ski jacket has a waterproof coating that makes water and snow bead off its surface.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
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Its main brand, Damiani, is known worldwide for its gold and gem-set jewels that embody Italian design and style.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Gamers have long bought and sold digital items like swords, jewels, and spaceship parts.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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The night culminated with a countdown as a glowing geodesic sphere 12 feet in diameter and weighing almost six tons descended from its lofty perch atop One Times Square.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Jan. 2023
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But with those four, Grande was able to establish her credibility in the fragrance sphere early in her music career.—
Emily Jensen,
Harper's BAZAAR,
16 Nov. 2022
Noun
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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Fans can order custom mocktails (or cocktails) and will compete as teams of four for prizes.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Lawyers for YouTube have sought to further complicate the picture by claiming their video-sharing site is not social media at all and cannot be lumped in with the likes of Instagram and TikTok.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Breaking it down Artificial intelligence is an umbrella-term for several different technologies, from autonomous vehicles to chatbots—and the database lumps these together without a comprehensive structure.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
19 Jan. 2026
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When designing the property, Rottet Studio was inspired by the city’s natural treasures, its history and its prominent figures.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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These treasures stand separate from Verlaine’s massive personal library, which went on sale to the public in 2023.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearl. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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