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 cozy, fleece-lined Under Armour Storm Long-sleeve Sweatshirt is a perfect in-flight layer, as the soft and stretchy material will keep you warm in a chilly plane cabin without trapping sweat or heat.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Bollard walls can also act as dams during flash floods—like the one that occurred in Big Bend in 2025—trapping debris and causing severe erosion.
    Owen Clarke, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • With Demna‘s first runway show for Gucci only a few weeks away, sentiment seems to be brightening around prospects for Kering‘s linchpin luxury property, which accounts for 39 percent of group sales.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This will help the aurora’s colors maintain a lush appearance without brightening the black sky.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.

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