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
Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
Atop her head was a pearl and diamond tiara on loan from Pragnell, the British jeweler that also made her engagement ring.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
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
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Noun
These include monstera, pothos, string of pearls, rubber trees, and philodendrons.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
Atop her head was a pearl and diamond tiara on loan from Pragnell, the British jeweler that also made her engagement ring.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 6 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearl
Noun
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Multicolor round beads sat across the lower lace area, while gem embellishments covered the toe box of the low-cut silhouette and continued around the collar.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 June 2026
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Residents try to keep this coastal gem hush-hush, but can't seem to keep the idyllic scenery, trendy shops, and great restaurants entirely under wraps.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The protective barrier causes water to bead up and roll off, preventing mineral deposits and stains.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Enroll in a Craft Class Many crafts stores offer hands-on activities for kids like scrapbooking, box decorating, bead stringing, pottery, and more.—
Robin Westen,
Parents,
21 May 2026
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Since 2015, the hotel has been a jewel of the Oetker Collection, whose portfolio includes icons such as Le Bristol Paris and the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Senior Test Kitchen editor Shilpa Uskokovic carefully crowned the top with the jewel-like fruit.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
Verb
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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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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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So far, every couple has split the prize.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The Crisis Alternative Response Evanston, or CARE, team responds to calls that, before July 2024, would have been lumped into police calls.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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And when lumped in with the overall textile stream, global recycling for footwear remains below 1 percent.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The pair kept venturing farther across the rocks, hoping to find more treasures along the shoreline.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Witter is Desert Vintage’s longest-serving employee, save for its current owners, Roberto Cowan and Salima Boufelfel, and is in charge of categorizing and dating the rare and glorious treasures that come through the shop’s doors.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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“Pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearl. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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