as in gems
someone or something unusually desirable
friends who agree that his new bride is a real pearl
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Recent Examples of pearls
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
There’s an obscenity with pearls.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
In November, Aguilera modeled a plunging satin corset dripping with pearls in a behind-the-scenes clip uploaded on Instagram.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The seasonal cake that had Costco fans across the nation clutching their pearls is back.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
The Hopewell had an expansive trade network, indicated by archaeological artifacts made from Great Lakes copper, Rocky Mountain obsidian, shells and pearls from the Gulf of Mexico, Appalachian mica, and shark teeth from the Chesapeake Bay.
—Michael Plummer, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Next, there’s the $90 LoveShackFancy Classic Platform in Ballerina Pink, adding romantic details to the brand’s statement platform style with faux pearls and gold tones.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
These bivalves are amazing creatures – turning secretions into valuable pearls, safekeeping the ocean’s health and also being tasty on the half-shell or po’-boy.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Such trickery to assign great value to low-worth materials also underpins the surprise ending for The Girl Who Cried Pearls, which follows a poor boy falling in love with a girl overwhelmed by sorrow to the point her tears turn into pearls.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Known for statement designs with sculptural edge, their reiteration of the Gel-Kayano 20 sneaker shape has been decorated with delicate pearls, crystals, and bows—signature elements the brand often uses within every jewelry collection.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
There’s an obscenity with pearls.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
In November, Aguilera modeled a plunging satin corset dripping with pearls in a behind-the-scenes clip uploaded on Instagram.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The seasonal cake that had Costco fans across the nation clutching their pearls is back.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
The Hopewell had an expansive trade network, indicated by archaeological artifacts made from Great Lakes copper, Rocky Mountain obsidian, shells and pearls from the Gulf of Mexico, Appalachian mica, and shark teeth from the Chesapeake Bay.
—Michael Plummer, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Next, there’s the $90 LoveShackFancy Classic Platform in Ballerina Pink, adding romantic details to the brand’s statement platform style with faux pearls and gold tones.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
These bivalves are amazing creatures – turning secretions into valuable pearls, safekeeping the ocean’s health and also being tasty on the half-shell or po’-boy.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Such trickery to assign great value to low-worth materials also underpins the surprise ending for The Girl Who Cried Pearls, which follows a poor boy falling in love with a girl overwhelmed by sorrow to the point her tears turn into pearls.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearls
Noun
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What to see today Walk or drive to gawk at the 20th-century gems like the Miller House and Garden, which blends history, nature and modern aesthetics.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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Believe it or not, Richie’s beauty favorites are chock-full of drugstore gems—starting at just $7.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bangle nails are dripping in jewels and heavy metals, just like their namesake bracelets.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Post-transformation, Beckham introduces the new Franny while wearing a barely-there top of strung-together chunky jewels, a clever reproduction of the iconic costume worn by Rossellini in the 1992 film.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jackie Jackson is opulently dressed for a football game, diamonds blazing on both hands, chandelier earrings, and black high heels under her trousers.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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The weekend showcased Chanel snow boots, one-of-a-kind furs, diamonds the size of ice cubes.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham’s knife-crime drama has won Emmys and Golden Globes, and will now compete for prizes in the UK when the RTS Awards takes place on March 24.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lottery winners of prizes past have learned, sometimes the hard way, the value of anonymity when coming into a large amount of money.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like generations of potential treatments before it, KRSA-028 is designed to break down a protein called amyloid that clumps up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.—
Allison DeAngelis,
STAT,
18 Feb. 2026
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However, sometimes the abnormal IgA (the antibody that clumps up and causes problems) does run in families.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His latest work treasures motion in both its study of dance music that straddles the 20th and 21st centuries and its gentle tug away from pure pop.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The museum’s incredible holdings—Rembrandts, Impressionist treasures, thousands of pre-Columbian wonders—will be on view again after years in storage or on loan.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Pearls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearls. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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