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
Earlier this month, a traffic stop led Florida police to discover brightly colored candy reminiscent of pearlescent gumballs that field tested for fentanyl, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Oct. 2025
It can even be combined with matte or pearlescent polishes to achieve dimensional contrasts.
—Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Hamilton bought his pearlescent glossy white unit in 2018.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The products in question are The Concealer Pen, Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum, and The Cell Rejuvenating Illuminator in Golden (also available in pearlescent and rose).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Aug. 2025
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Oct. 2025
It can even be combined with matte or pearlescent polishes to achieve dimensional contrasts.
—Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Hamilton bought his pearlescent glossy white unit in 2018.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The products in question are The Concealer Pen, Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum, and The Cell Rejuvenating Illuminator in Golden (also available in pearlescent and rose).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearlescent
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Holographic Shine When thinking of ultimate shine, the iridescent finish of a holographic nail is top-tier.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2025
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In addition to the Swarovski pair, Morant also previewed one iteration with an iridescent upper and another in metallic silver.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
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The aesthetic includes silver, opalescent, and holographic home accents, like the West Elm Pearl Iridescent Glass Votives.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Dec. 2025
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Tyla’s glam followed suit, with an opalescent smoky eye that complemented the shells and a burst of pink blush by Ngozi Edeme (A.K.A. @paintedbyesther).—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
31 Oct. 2025
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The city’s colorful outdoor food markets lay abandoned—the usual smell of ripe papaya replaced by the stench of yesterday’s scraps, rotting in the heat.—
Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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This colorful, high-energy show loved by preschoolers the world over is raising the curtain on its second season on January 30, 2026.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2026
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Quahogs produce non-nacreous, porcelainlike pearls, according to the Gemological Institute of America.—
Shannon Marvel McNaught,
USA TODAY,
16 Aug. 2022
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Markov processes include an element of randomness—in this case, the thickness of the outermost nacreous layer—but one that can be influenced by the system’s history.—
Leila Sloman,
Popular Mechanics,
28 Feb. 2022
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“Pearlescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearlescent. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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