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

If pearls aren’t your thing, the Bri style is also embellished with faux flowers and/or sheer black lace. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Rachel Duran Almanza's 2000 Lincoln Town Car, covered in pearls, pinstripes and chrome, is one of the cars that turns heads. — Ashley Williams, CBS News, 16 Sep. 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 process yielded one-of-a-kind designs, often incorporating unusual gem cuts, such as raw sapphires, in pieces that take on particular significance for the wearer.

— Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
While Boone and Blowing Rock often attract most of the fall season crowds, just down the road lies Banner Elk, a hidden gem in the North Carolina mountains.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of gem

Verb

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
For instance, this option from Oak and Luna features a naturally occurring silicon carbide now grown almost entirely in labs, brings a more responsible origin story alongside genuine brilliance, ranking second only to diamond in hardness.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of diamond

Verb

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
In photos shared by her glam team on Instagram, Abrams's gown featured delicate embroidery and bead appliqués that shimmered under the camera lights, creating a textured look that made the elegant design even more eye-catching.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Definition of bead

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

Nearly 220,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $40,000 in the drawing, the lottery said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
And the film festival announced actor and producer Marc Clotet will return to become president of the jury for the 15th edition after presenting the juried Voz Dormida prize at the first edition 2012.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of prize

Verb

Barca’s debt figure is often exaggerated in some circles, with the club’s total liabilities lumped together in a manner not seen elsewhere.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
One of the two candidates for president, one of the country’s foremost politicians, was expressly lumping together a sizable American ethnic minority with external enemies.

— Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of lump

Noun

The treasure is now on public display at the nearby LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Between the waves, locals can be seen taking lungfuls of air before diving under the surface to search for sea cucumbers or perhaps another haul of 9th-century Tang treasure like the one found in 1998.

— Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

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