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
The Montreal producer’s pearlescent new album renders heartbreak and obsession in patient waves of ambient, dub techno, and progressive house.
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Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Hasbro is offering the magical weapons that HUNTR/X carry, including Rumi’s Four Tiger blade (a pearlescent foam blade), Mira’s Curved Moon Sword, and Zoey’s Spirit Blades.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Zoey’s Spirit Blades capture the playful energy of the bubbly fan-favorite, while Rumi’s Four Tiger Sword features a pearlescent foam blade and hilt fit for a fearless leader.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
Gleaming in the boughs were pearlescent apples.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Hasbro is offering the magical weapons that HUNTR/X carry, including Rumi’s Four Tiger blade (a pearlescent foam blade), Mira’s Curved Moon Sword, and Zoey’s Spirit Blades.
—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Zoey’s Spirit Blades capture the playful energy of the bubbly fan-favorite, while Rumi’s Four Tiger Sword features a pearlescent foam blade and hilt fit for a fearless leader.
—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
Gleaming in the boughs were pearlescent apples.
—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearlescent
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Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas used an iridescent purple eyeshadow all over her lids.
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The photos feature the Queen of Pop leaning forward with her hands on her thighs, showcasing her iridescent purple bodysuit.
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On the lagoon, villas open out onto sweeping wooden decks with opalescent plunge pools, cabanas, floor hammocks that hover over the sea as well as steps that lead right into it.
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Look to opalescent chrome powders, which can shift from pink to blue to green and give a milky white manicure underneath some unexpected pizzazz.
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Bringing new teenage characters into the Factory, with Kit Connor already announced as lead voice cast, the film appears to be a fast-paced, thrilling and colorful adventure for young audiences, and got enthusiastic feedback from Annecy’s crowds.
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Lasichanh sported colorful sneakers for her footwear, carried a small Louis Vuitton bag and wore delicate jewelry pieces to complete her casually bent attire.
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Quahogs produce non-nacreous, porcelainlike pearls, according to the Gemological Institute of America.
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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.
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“Pearlescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearlescent. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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