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
Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
The 24-year-old student next to me considered a leaf piled with spot prawn roe, like tiny orange pearls.
—Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
From casual daytime wear to the most formal evening affairs, pearls effortlessly transition.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Fresh off his first-ever water fast, the whites of his eyes gleam like pearls.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
Cheaper imitations and modern methods of culturing have considerably diminished the value of natural pearls since then.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Many people waiting were dressed nicely, in sweaters embroidered with pearls and dress slacks.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The jewel is part of a set; the other piece is a large aquamarine stone at the center of five strands of pearls.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Never lacking in commitment, Ware threw herself into the nightlife in a whirlwind of pearls, caftans, and hairpieces, soundtracking other people’s abandon while remaining exquisitely composed herself.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
The 24-year-old student next to me considered a leaf piled with spot prawn roe, like tiny orange pearls.
—Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
From casual daytime wear to the most formal evening affairs, pearls effortlessly transition.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Fresh off his first-ever water fast, the whites of his eyes gleam like pearls.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
Cheaper imitations and modern methods of culturing have considerably diminished the value of natural pearls since then.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Many people waiting were dressed nicely, in sweaters embroidered with pearls and dress slacks.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The jewel is part of a set; the other piece is a large aquamarine stone at the center of five strands of pearls.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Never lacking in commitment, Ware threw herself into the nightlife in a whirlwind of pearls, caftans, and hairpieces, soundtracking other people’s abandon while remaining exquisitely composed herself.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearls
Noun
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That’s where teams can find the true gems.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District is one of Kansas City’s true cultural gems.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On her formal encounters with presidents and other foreign leaders, Elizabeth would bedazzle with her tiaras, earrings and necklaces, heavy with history and laden with priceless jewels.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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It can be tucked into trousers for the office, tied in the front with shorts for a vacation, and dressed up with a skirt and jewels for a night off.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 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
Noun
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In Northbrook, prizes and awards will be presented for all nine races, from beginners to top-level professionals, Schuler said.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Golden Goblet Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious film prizes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 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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Hong heard about Trinket Trade boxes popping up in San Francisco and thought LA needed one too – a place for people to take or leave little treasures.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Known as Hawaiʻi’s Garden Island, Kauaʻi embraces a multitude of landscapes, from the deeply creased and forested canyons of the North Shore to the sunny beaches and tropical botanical treasures of the south.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Pearls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearls. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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