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
Samantha Brash, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Inspired by Brontë’s bracelet, McCormack—whose work is influenced by the Victorian and Georgian eras—created a pair of drop earrings made of garnets, diamonds, and pearls.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Signs around the lot warn visitors of frequent break-ins, so either leave your treasure at home or hike in your pearls.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
For minimalists who value clean lines and uncluttered spaces, avoid string of pearls.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
Shell pendants popped up at Dries Van Noten, Loro Piana, and Ralph Lauren (which also dressed models in sprays of pearls).
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
After a brief, sweet moment of them all talking about this positive experience, there’s a knock on the door, and Alan enters, dripping in glitter and pearls, to tell them that someone had just been murdered under their noses.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Since his debut last October, Mattieu Blazy is steadily making a name for himself, gently reinventing what once felt static — tweed, twin sets and pearls, dress coats — into clothes that are new, exciting and fluid.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
They’re finished with tiny polka dots and white accents that look almost like pearls.
—Samantha Brash, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Inspired by Brontë’s bracelet, McCormack—whose work is influenced by the Victorian and Georgian eras—created a pair of drop earrings made of garnets, diamonds, and pearls.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Signs around the lot warn visitors of frequent break-ins, so either leave your treasure at home or hike in your pearls.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
For minimalists who value clean lines and uncluttered spaces, avoid string of pearls.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
Shell pendants popped up at Dries Van Noten, Loro Piana, and Ralph Lauren (which also dressed models in sprays of pearls).
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
After a brief, sweet moment of them all talking about this positive experience, there’s a knock on the door, and Alan enters, dripping in glitter and pearls, to tell them that someone had just been murdered under their noses.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Since his debut last October, Mattieu Blazy is steadily making a name for himself, gently reinventing what once felt static — tweed, twin sets and pearls, dress coats — into clothes that are new, exciting and fluid.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearls
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Located at 262 Mott Street in New York City, the Wrangler Archive Gallery displays original 1947 rodeo denim to hard-to-find vintage gems sourced from the brand’s own archives as well as Japanese collector Ric Kanamaru’s private collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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In signature Mardi Gras colors, try adding gems for an eye-catching set that's nothing short of memorable.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Duchess of Sussex was styled by Eric Archibald and Tracy Robbins, and wore a custom gown by Harbison Studio by Ccharles Harbison with Maison Mèrenor jewels.—
Andrea Navarro,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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Could these be the jewels that gave Johor its name?—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cheerfully unconcerned with any notion of what real lawyers might wear to work, costume designer Paula Bradley creates her own fantasy version of office wear involving jewel-tone hats and gloves, diamonds the size of baseballs and enormous displays of cleavage.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Astrochemistry could also benefit from the idea that diamonds in meteorites and rocks may form through cosmic particle irradiation, rather than solely through heat and pressure.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Cash King game debuted in January with four $200,000 top prizes, and Berryman is the second person to win one of them.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
10 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
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Cocoa powder often clumps in its container.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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But the role Hough most treasures these days is also his newest—dad.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
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Visit your favorite thrift stores regularly to uncover new treasures.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Pearls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearls. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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