pearls 1 of 2

plural of pearl

pearls

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pearl

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pearls
Noun
Precious metals like gold and silver can quickly become discolored by skin care and styling products, and pearls are also extremely sensitive to them. Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026 After descending in a metal cage elevator, Riff Raff removes his cape, revealing Frank-N-Furter in a corset, fishnets and pearls. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 The 59-year-old actress kept the summer vibes going at the Practical Magic 2 premiere on August 26, shimmering from head to toe in a seafoam green sequin gown that was dripping in pearls and gold chains. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 The collection was heavy on embellishments, with embroidery, crystals, bows, pearls and sequins decorating miniskirts, capri pants, jackets and more. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 Pictures released by officials show a dazzling collection of jewelry — including an elaborate piece studded with pearls and a green gemstone. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The pearls are reimagined from the original formula that first launched in the ’80s. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 Zoë Ayres, a scientist and mental health advocate based in Birmingham, England, bought a silver band with pearls after seeing the trend on social media. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 Hardware is a universal classic — as much as diamonds or pearls are a universal classic. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearls
Noun
  • The pair share trade in many of the same sectors, including energy, vehicles, heavy machinery, aircraft, pharmaceuticals, gems and jewelry, furniture, clothing and a host of foods and drinks.
    Jenni Reid,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Von der Goltz unearthed several gems like a rare Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé set from 1981 and a Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche safari jacket.
    Ari Stark, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Dividing clumps every few years in early spring also maintains their vigor.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • And unlike other eye-catching artifacts such as jewels, paintings can’t be chopped up and sold for parts without losing their entire worth.
    Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • And unlike other eye-catching artifacts such as jewels, paintings can't be chopped up and sold for parts without losing their entire worth.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Backed by Searchlight Pictures, Wild Horse Nine is McDonagh’s follow-up to The Banshees of Inisherin, which won Venice’s best screenplay and best actor prizes in 2022 on the way to nabbing nine Oscar nominations.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • More than 420,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In this exclusive excerpt, Austin discusses her decision to part with everything, and the process of combing through the home and finding the treasures Mercury left behind.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Clark had recently purchased her dream home, built in 1900, so her aunt Jan saw the perfect destination for some of the special and otherwise unclaimed treasures.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Pearls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearls. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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