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
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
In the regal Cecil Beaton portrait from 1968, Elizabeth wears the diadem without emeralds or pearls, letting its many diamonds shine.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Do not use Windex on softer gems like pearls, opals, or emeralds, because the ammonia may damage them.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Even the rarest materials—Basra pearls, Golconda diamonds—get new life in a striking pair of earrings from Santi that mimic Maharaja ornamentation without feeling like ancient relics.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Inside, the tables are set with thousands of candles and a sea of white roses in tall vases reaching toward the 25-foot ceiling strung with pearls and wisteria.
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Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Boba, or bubble tea, is sweetened tea with milk, ice, and those signature chewy tapioca pearls.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
According to the data, interest in alternative gemstone rings is surging across the board, with pearls up 89 percent, sapphires up 44 percent, aquamarines up 40 percent, emeralds up 31 percent, and rubies up 30 percent, while searches for diamonds have declined 15 percent.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
The latter is crafted from French netting and hand-embroidered crystal pearls that delicately frame the face for a special touch.
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Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
Noun
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
In the regal Cecil Beaton portrait from 1968, Elizabeth wears the diadem without emeralds or pearls, letting its many diamonds shine.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Do not use Windex on softer gems like pearls, opals, or emeralds, because the ammonia may damage them.
—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Even the rarest materials—Basra pearls, Golconda diamonds—get new life in a striking pair of earrings from Santi that mimic Maharaja ornamentation without feeling like ancient relics.
—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Inside, the tables are set with thousands of candles and a sea of white roses in tall vases reaching toward the 25-foot ceiling strung with pearls and wisteria.
—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Boba, or bubble tea, is sweetened tea with milk, ice, and those signature chewy tapioca pearls.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
According to the data, interest in alternative gemstone rings is surging across the board, with pearls up 89 percent, sapphires up 44 percent, aquamarines up 40 percent, emeralds up 31 percent, and rubies up 30 percent, while searches for diamonds have declined 15 percent.
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
The latter is crafted from French netting and hand-embroidered crystal pearls that delicately frame the face for a special touch.
—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearls
Noun
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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In her will, Princess Diana left her gems to her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
Verb
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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.
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These little jewels also add a beautiful pop of color to dishes her daughter already loves, like yogurt parfaits or oatmeal.
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Cooper asked Gordon what the return of those jewels meant for Cambodians.
Noun
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No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
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Attendees could donate to be added to a raffle to win prizes like local restaurant gift cards, travel equipment or experiences like free Santa Cruz Warriors tickets.
Noun
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Julio Miranda-Martin fills the bookshelf in his dining room with books and treasures.
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The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
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“Pearls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearls. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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