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
Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
The 24-year-old student next to me considered a leaf piled with spot prawn roe, like tiny orange pearls.
—Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
From casual daytime wear to the most formal evening affairs, pearls effortlessly transition.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Fresh off his first-ever water fast, the whites of his eyes gleam like pearls.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
Cheaper imitations and modern methods of culturing have considerably diminished the value of natural pearls since then.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Many people waiting were dressed nicely, in sweaters embroidered with pearls and dress slacks.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The jewel is part of a set; the other piece is a large aquamarine stone at the center of five strands of pearls.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Never lacking in commitment, Ware threw herself into the nightlife in a whirlwind of pearls, caftans, and hairpieces, soundtracking other people’s abandon while remaining exquisitely composed herself.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
The 24-year-old student next to me considered a leaf piled with spot prawn roe, like tiny orange pearls.
—Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
From casual daytime wear to the most formal evening affairs, pearls effortlessly transition.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Fresh off his first-ever water fast, the whites of his eyes gleam like pearls.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
Cheaper imitations and modern methods of culturing have considerably diminished the value of natural pearls since then.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Many people waiting were dressed nicely, in sweaters embroidered with pearls and dress slacks.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The jewel is part of a set; the other piece is a large aquamarine stone at the center of five strands of pearls.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Never lacking in commitment, Ware threw herself into the nightlife in a whirlwind of pearls, caftans, and hairpieces, soundtracking other people’s abandon while remaining exquisitely composed herself.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearls
Noun
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Myanmar produces 90% of the world’s rubies, but human rights groups urge jewelers to boycott the gems because the industry finances both military governments and ethnic armed groups fueling civil conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Flaherty hopes to bring some gems to the Jayhawk program.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Noun
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These jewels were acquired centuries ago when England owned India.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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But the ballyhooed prospects, the ones who earned spots on top 100 lists and were viewed as jewels of some of the Marlins’ biggest trades, are still trying to lift their numbers to respectable levels.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 May 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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In Northbrook, prizes and awards will be presented for all nine races, from beginners to top-level professionals, Schuler said.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Golden Goblet Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious film prizes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 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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The main roundhouse that houses the knockout collection of American railroading treasures remains untouched, but parts of the property facing the Pigtown neighborhood are being completely reimagined.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2026
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Located in the middle of archaeological treasures, the boutique hotel is in walking distance of the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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“Pearls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearls. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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