as in iridescent
having a rainbowlike play of colors
the sedan comes in an array of colors, with either a metallic or pearlescent finish
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Recent Examples of pearlescent
This season is all about light-catching balms, pearlescent creams, and tone-matching highlighters that melt into the skin.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 June 2025
After all, some looks call for the new Sheens, which offer a pearlescent finish, while other lip looks need a touch of Classic neutral color.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 June 2025
The pearlescent blue design might steal the thunder from your latest dessert creation, coming in two sizes (8.5 inches and 11 inches in diameter) to best suit your table.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
Amal accessorized her mermaid-esque dress with a small pearlescent clutch and a pair of white pumps.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 June 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 June 2025
After all, some looks call for the new Sheens, which offer a pearlescent finish, while other lip looks need a touch of Classic neutral color.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 June 2025
The pearlescent blue design might steal the thunder from your latest dessert creation, coming in two sizes (8.5 inches and 11 inches in diameter) to best suit your table.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
Amal accessorized her mermaid-esque dress with a small pearlescent clutch and a pair of white pumps.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearlescent
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Pros & Cons With an iridescent color scheme and a futuristic aluminum design, the Area-51 (starts at $1,999.99; $3,399.99 as tested) is Alienware’s ode to its current brand identity and a showcase for what the best current mobile components can do.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
26 July 2025
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In rare trips to the deep sea, scientists have uncovered sea cucumbers with purple-magenta ombre coloring; yeti crabs with hairy, feather-like claws; octopuses with ears like the Disney character Dumbo; iridescent mollusks; and phantasmic jellyfish.—
Amber X. Chen,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 July 2025
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But sometimes the criteria for inclusion are murkier, as in Catherine Opie’s opalescent views of Lake Michigan, one for each season, hung with their horizons in line.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The formal coupes are polished using specialty techniques to reveal a reflective, opalescent finish.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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All of the chunks were from the west side which was covered by colorful graffiti, and thus more likely to sell.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This colorful, nonalcoholic drink typically contains a mix of coconut water, citrus juice and certain salts.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Tiffany has a long-standing history with pearls, both nacreous—from oysters and mollusks—and non-nacreous, like Melo Melo pearls.—
Stellene Volandes,
Town & Country,
20 Feb. 2021
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Unfortunately, nacreous clouds also support chemical reactions that convert benign chlorine-containing molecules into a form that destroys Earth’s ozone layer.—
Rebecca Coffey,
Discover Magazine,
29 Jan. 2012
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“Pearlescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearlescent. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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