PEARL Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

pearl 1 of 2

noun

ˈpər(-ə)l

Definition of pearl

as in gem

someone or something unusually desirable friends who agree that his new bride is a real pearl

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lemon
loser

pearl

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verb

as in to diamond

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as in to bead

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Recent Examples of pearl

Noun

Many clutched their pearls at the teen’s indifference, but the clip went viral as younger audiences embraced his detached demeanor. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026 The Ohio State University The team explored several Scentronic designs, including a lightweight wristband with two scent channels, a necklace with five arranged like pearls on a string, and a handheld five-channel version. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Verb

Condensation began to pearl at the edges of his rental face mask, an older model that pressed uncomfortably against his temples. — Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 9 Feb. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for pearl

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearl

Noun

The skin care gem instantly delivers a gorgeous glow, while supporting your lipid barrier and skin cell renewal.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
While Knight’s version was already a rich, uptempo soul gem, Love Affair managed to make the song even bigger.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of gem

Verb

Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz, who sat front row for the Paris Fashion Week show, wore enough Jessica McCormack diamonds to clear 70 carats.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of diamond

Verb

In all of these cases, however, separating the steel belt plies and bead cores from the rubber treads and sidewalls is a time- and labor-intensive process.

— Ben Coxworth October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
The base is cast from quick-heating heavy-gauge stainless steel, but the heat-resistant wooden handle and bead knob keep your hands from getting burned.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Definition of bead

Noun

The South Korean star is captured in a demure Safari top or leather blazer donning jewels from Damiani’s Belle Époque and Belle Époque Reel collections, including the signature cross pendent.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
As the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness puts Maryland on an international stage every May.

— TK Kuegler, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewel

Verb

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
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

Definition of sphere

Noun

Nazz shepherds the queue at an auctioneer’s pace, sometimes joining in and always poking fun, calling upon you to spin the prize wheel that could lead to a free drink or 10 push-ups.

— Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
The awards for Best Director, Actor, Actress and Best Artistic Contribution all came with a cash prize of $1,900 (JPY300,000).

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of prize

Verb

Moros, too, took issue with lumping Hispanics together as a monolithic voting bloc, citing the need for nuance.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
To be sure, the question asking voters to name their top concerns lists several economy- and cost-related topics separately, subdividing an issue that might otherwise rank higher if lumped into a single category.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of lump

Noun

To defend us all from another generation's youth, treasure and opportunity squandered at the altar of endless war.

— Eric Henderson, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
An amateur historian has stumbled upon a provocative clue to the enduring mystery of what became of a notorious pirate who raided a royal Indian treasure ship centuries ago, implicating a co-conspirator whose name is familiar to many New Yorkers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

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