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
Olivia Allen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
When styled with a bit of ladylike tweed, loafers or ballet flats, and a whole lot of pearls, slouchy pants embody a whole new vibe.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
The wine-loving psychic is wearing a silky robe paired with pearls, palm trees behind her.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Leftover scraps of the scarves are twisted and transformed into necklaces with the addition of pearls.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The popping pearls added a bit of fun to this delightful dessert in a cup.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The Greek jeweler Melanie Georgacopoulos elevates pearls, abalone and mother of pearl to wearable art, in a striking palette ranging from off-white through to deep violet.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
White wore a white bridal gown dripping in pearls for the special occasion.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
The sentimental piece contains both pearls, symbolizing William’s June birthday, and garnets, symbolizing Kate’s birthday in January.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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But for those who are not clutching their pearls or foaming at the mouth over Fennell’s interpretation of the original text, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s steamy take on the classic promises to deliver a whole host of method-dressing press tour looks for hungry audiences to obsess over.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
When styled with a bit of ladylike tweed, loafers or ballet flats, and a whole lot of pearls, slouchy pants embody a whole new vibe.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
The wine-loving psychic is wearing a silky robe paired with pearls, palm trees behind her.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Leftover scraps of the scarves are twisted and transformed into necklaces with the addition of pearls.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The popping pearls added a bit of fun to this delightful dessert in a cup.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The Greek jeweler Melanie Georgacopoulos elevates pearls, abalone and mother of pearl to wearable art, in a striking palette ranging from off-white through to deep violet.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
White wore a white bridal gown dripping in pearls for the special occasion.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
The sentimental piece contains both pearls, symbolizing William’s June birthday, and garnets, symbolizing Kate’s birthday in January.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearls
Noun
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One of the desert gems of America’s parks, Joshua Tree National Park spans nearly 800,000 acres within Southern California’s portion of the Mojave Desert.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Built between the late 1800s and early 1900s, these architectural gems survived the 1906 earthquake and flourished as symbols of endurance.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Archival jewels from Fred Leighton elevated the look.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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Luxury businesses that helped customers evade sales and use taxes by shipping empty boxes out of the city, while delivering the art, jewels, or other expensive items to million-dollar homes and offices.—
Randall Fox,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 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
Noun
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This year’s winners netted more than $60,000 in prizes, including dive cruises and underwater photography gear.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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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,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Sebastian Messal, an archaeologist at NLD, told Fox News Digital that treasures like this are rare to find in Lower Saxony, but not unheard of.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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When designing the property, Rottet Studio was inspired by the city’s natural treasures, its history and its prominent figures.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Pearls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearls. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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