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
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 Anna practically clutches her pearls when asked to help the homeless. Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 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 From timeless pearls and sculptural brooches to heirloom tiaras, Princess Anne’s jewelry collection is one to watch. Amanda Le, InStyle, 15 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 Top evenly with potato slices, mozzarella pearls, shallot, sage leaves, and garlic slices. Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearls
Noun
  • But the real gems of Fantastic Fest are often the films that don’t jump off the page at first glance.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Crown of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1937) made of platinum and containing the famous Koh-i-noor Diamond along with other gems.
    Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
  • Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.
    Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 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
  • Few jewels embody that idea as effortlessly as the tennis necklace, which has become a modern jewelry staple.
    Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Pearls are considered the most subdued of jewels, second only to the jet jewelry to which Victorian women were limited during their long periods of formal mourning.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Harding and Powell have been making the rounds at parades and festivals where meat raffles offer oversized sausages as prizes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The location pros behind Best Picture Oscar winner One Battle After Another and nominee Marty Supreme won the film prizes at the 2026 LMGI Awards, with the Pluribus, Fallout and Black Rabbit teams taking TV honors.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Hong Kong — There’s a plucky little Qing Dynasty artifact that at first glance looks out of place among China’s many Forbidden City treasures.
    Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Assateague Island is one of Maryland's treasures and is famous for the wild horses who call it home.
    Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Pearls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearls. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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