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
Using the Gemini North telescope, Caiazzo and colleagues zoomed in on Pa 30, discovering knots along the strands of gas radiating out from the site of the cosmic explosion, like pearls on a string. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Miranda Kerr The Aussie babe wore a more classic look with yellow and colorless diamonds, citrines, and aquamarines, which was then draped in strands of pearls and finished with a pearl tassel. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2026 The exhibition highlights how trade routes connected the Arabian Gulf, East Africa, India, China, and Southeast Asia through the exchange of spices, pearls, textiles, jewelry, and religious beliefs. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 The headpiece features diamonds and pearls set in silver and gold. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 According to the outlet, it was created for Queen Mary in 1913 by the House of Garrard using pearls and diamonds already owned by her family. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Although the tiara was originally topped by pearls, Queen Mary had the piece altered to have diamonds. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026 In March, Mattel dolled up Williams in honor of International Women’s Day, putting the toy in a smart hounds tooth pantsuit and pearls to highlight her entrepreneurial side. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 There’s a white lace boot with corset-like lacing in the back, blue sandals with soft colorful floral patterns, a lace demi-d’Orsay pump with a cluster of pearls on the vamp, and more styles. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearls
Noun
  • Soundtracked by a theatrical orchestral arrangement that switches back and forth between jazzy and classical styles, the minute-long video opens with the pop star in a white suit and top hat, outfitted with many silver gems and brooches.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The Queen often chooses the gems that best match the color of her outfit for a cohesive look.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz, who sat front row for the Paris Fashion Week show, wore enough Jessica McCormack diamonds to clear 70 carats.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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
  • The jewels date back to Sofía’s 1962 wedding to the future King Juan Carlos, with the wider suite gifted by Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos and the matching earrings reportedly presented by her mother, Queen Frederica of Greece.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • One of her final outings in the jewels was to the Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2019.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The $10 game features top prizes of $250,000 and smaller $250 prizes.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Walia’s debut feature took two prizes at the Busan International Film Festival earlier this month.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Then there are the treasures from the Alexander McQueen and Nicolas Ghesquière-era Balenciaga archives.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Harrison added that among the treasures in the collection are personal photos that haven’t left the band’s archive in more than 40 years, as well as album sketches and other rare keepsakes.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Pearls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearls. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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