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
Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Also making its debut is the Derpy McFlurry, which is a new McFlurry flavor that includes creamy vanilla soft serve with berry popping pearls and a wild berry sauce.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
The sparkling headpiece features diamonds and pearls set in silver and gold.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
The actress wore a yellow satin gown with a wide train in pleated soleil tulle, embellished with tonal crystals and white dégradé pearls.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
But what truly caught the eye of jewelry fans were the pearls dangling from his waist — that was a tassel necklace by Mikimoto, fashioned to look like a waist sash or watch chain.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Spencer Singer styles Chanel devotees Lily-Rose Depp (in a sleeveless vest embellished with pearls and rhinestones) and Gracie Abrams (wearing a beautiful black tweed dress).
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
When Contributing Editor Sheri Castle revealed that the secret to crystal clear sweet tea was a teaspoon of baking soda, some Southern Living readers clutched their pearls in disbelief.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Derpy McFlurry, blends creamy vanilla soft serve with berry popping pearls in a wild berry sauce.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Also making its debut is the Derpy McFlurry, which is a new McFlurry flavor that includes creamy vanilla soft serve with berry popping pearls and a wild berry sauce.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
The sparkling headpiece features diamonds and pearls set in silver and gold.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
The actress wore a yellow satin gown with a wide train in pleated soleil tulle, embellished with tonal crystals and white dégradé pearls.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
But what truly caught the eye of jewelry fans were the pearls dangling from his waist — that was a tassel necklace by Mikimoto, fashioned to look like a waist sash or watch chain.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Spencer Singer styles Chanel devotees Lily-Rose Depp (in a sleeveless vest embellished with pearls and rhinestones) and Gracie Abrams (wearing a beautiful black tweed dress).
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
When Contributing Editor Sheri Castle revealed that the secret to crystal clear sweet tea was a teaspoon of baking soda, some Southern Living readers clutched their pearls in disbelief.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearls
Noun
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Royals outfielders have turned in multiple web gems at Kauffman Stadium, but one exciting baseball play has been in short supply over the past decade.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The intimate Marais shop boasts gems like a transparent vinyl Comme des Garçons trench and a Jean-Paul Gaultier striped dress with oversized hood, and also creates its own collections and collaborations with local designers, all made from upcycled material.—
Clara Giampellegrini,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Louvre could use a win—the institution was notoriously burgled last October, losing $102 million in jewels.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Since the Coco days, and well through Lagerfeld, Chanel has been known for piling on the gems and jewels.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
26 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
Noun
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Kiarostami was one of Iran’s most renowned filmmakers, winner of numerous international prizes including the Palme D’or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 for Taste of Cherry.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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Nationwide, 241,018 Powerball tickets won prizes Monday.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
24 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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Iranian movies have been among the treasures of world cinema long before the Oscars deigned to take notice, of course, and also before the Islamic Revolution installed the current regime, in 1979.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Also, sitting unrestored is the Uptown Theatre, acknowledged as one of Chicago’s most important architectural treasures, a music venue with a capacity not that different from the one proposed at the 1901 Project and a theater itself located in a neighborhood that needs investment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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