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
  • Climate change warms the atmosphere, raising baseline temperatures and making heat-trapping weather patterns more intense and longer-lasting.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
  • By nature, latex foam is very responsive (for comfort without sinking in), ventilates by not trapping heat, and, to top it off, is entirely hypoallergenic.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • More than a body moisturizer, Crepe Control Tightening Body Cream is a transforming treatment, packed with peptides plus lifting and brightening agents to visibly tighten and even skin tone.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Common ingredients include hyaluronic acid to help with hydration, peptides for skin plumping, retinals for fine lines and vitamin C for brightening the under-eye area.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 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 24 Mar. 2026.

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