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
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
David and Elizabeth Emanuel designed the perfectly '80s silk taffeta gown with a 25-foot-long train and 10,000 embroidered pearls, priced at about £90,000.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Some common options for hanging pots include succulents like burro's tail or string of pearls, trailing lantana, and trailing verbena.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Seashells, pearls, and gold chrome look surprisingly subdued, thanks to shades of cream and white.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
For years, Guerin has held onto his veteran core like a grandmother clutches her third-generation pearls.
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The bride wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown featuring 14 yards of Chantilly lace appliqués and hand-embroidered with pearls and diamanté stones.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
In addition to remnants of textile production, the Søften dig turned up silver scraps, coins and pearls that testify to trade and economic activity in the region.
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Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
There's that fish net aspect in there, the ruffles to mimic the coral, the pearls.
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Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Noun
The strapless corset gown had a sheer illusion jacket embellished with pearls and was paired with a cathedral veil.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
David and Elizabeth Emanuel designed the perfectly '80s silk taffeta gown with a 25-foot-long train and 10,000 embroidered pearls, priced at about £90,000.
—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Some common options for hanging pots include succulents like burro's tail or string of pearls, trailing lantana, and trailing verbena.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Seashells, pearls, and gold chrome look surprisingly subdued, thanks to shades of cream and white.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
For years, Guerin has held onto his veteran core like a grandmother clutches her third-generation pearls.
—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The bride wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown featuring 14 yards of Chantilly lace appliqués and hand-embroidered with pearls and diamanté stones.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
In addition to remnants of textile production, the Søften dig turned up silver scraps, coins and pearls that testify to trade and economic activity in the region.
—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
There's that fish net aspect in there, the ruffles to mimic the coral, the pearls.
—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearls
Noun
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The design features an array of glittery gems across the straps.
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But discovering neighborhood gems remains central to how Vetri eats in his own city.
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The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
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Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.
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.
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However, sometimes the abnormal IgA (the antibody that clumps up and causes problems) does run in families.
Noun
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Sophisticated setting techniques enhance each stone’s brilliance while preserving the fluid movement of the jewels.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
Noun
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Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt.
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That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.
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Behind the Global Sourcing Process Finding exceptional products takes more than browsing catalogs—HomeGoods buyers travel the globe continuously to uncover unique home treasures for every kind of shopper.
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The region is one of Queenstown’s untouched natural treasures.
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“Pearls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearls. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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