pearling

Definition of pearlingnext
present participle of pearl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearling
Verb
  • Inspired by her graphic use of embellishment and appliqués, Smith began beading, swapping his signature painterly fabric daubs with vintage glass bead embroidery.
    Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The plant provides habitat for fish, crabs and plankton, feeds migratory birds and locks away carbon and methane — both heat-trapping greenhouse gases — in coastal sediments.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Like all black holes, primordial black holes have mass and thus interact with gravity and are effectively invisible due to the fact that they are bounded by a light-trapping surface called an event horizon.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The key window is April 10-20, when the comet is brightening but not yet too deeply embedded in the sun's glare.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Ferulic acid boosts that brightening trio, while niacinamide and tangerine peel extract help even things out over time.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The company says the new fiber-detergent tiles feature a half-dozen layers of concentrated cleaning ingredients that activate in cold water to battle stains and odors while also freshening and brightening fabrics—all in one product.
    Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Health aside, an air purifier can also make your space smell better by eliminating cooking smells and freshening the air, all while subtly boosting your design scheme, like the sleek and powerful Coway Airmega that’s our top overall pick.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Pearling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearling. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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