as in gem
someone or something unusually desirable
friends who agree that his new bride is a real pearl
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to diamond
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pearl
Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Comprised of 27 large Australian South Sea baroque pearls, per McKinney’s official website, the necklace also featured white diamonds, brown diamonds, blue, pink and purple sapphires, pink tourmalines, amethysts and rubellites.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 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
See All Example Sentences for pearl
Noun
Turquoise pearl, and azure line the space, and a cylindrical hanging light sculpture made of hundreds of white and gold ceramic fish hangs about the lounge seating area.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Comprised of 27 large Australian South Sea baroque pearls, per McKinney’s official website, the necklace also featured white diamonds, brown diamonds, blue, pink and purple sapphires, pink tourmalines, amethysts and rubellites.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 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
See All Example Sentences for pearl
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearl
Noun
-
Choudhary, a collector of contemporary art as well as Indian artifacts, considered a career in hospitality before he was seduced by the gems his family has traded for centuries.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Orio Extending from the coast, over the mountains, and then dropping into a valley anchored by a river, Orio is a beloved gem in the Basque Country.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
This ski jacket has a waterproof coating that makes water and snow bead off its surface.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
-
In a hot oven, heat the oil in a large flat roasting pan until the oil is beading and going to the outer parts of the pan.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
Her Balenciaga gown featured a peplum-like petal detail to perfectly accentuate her baby bump, while a crystal brooch and Fred Leighton jewels added sparkle to her look.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
-
There’s a broad consensus among them that these Baroque-era jewels are heirlooms to be treasured and gently ushered into the modern world without ripping out their soul.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
-
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
-
For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The Knights have won two straight PCAC titles and three of the last four since the California Community College Athletic Association lumped all the San Diego and Imperial County schools into the same conference.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
-
Another, signed in June 2025, adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism, which lumped criticism of Israel in with antisemitism more generally.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Brendan Fraser played the dashing hero Rick O’Connell, a treasure hunter and former Captain of the French Foreign Legion.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
-
In the film, little Rory needs to save her father who’s disappeared on a treasure quest during an unfortunate encounter with a dragon.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearl. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share