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
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 Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara features open-heart motifs set with diamonds and 19 baroque pearls beneath. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 The Emanuels created the second dress just in case something happened to Diana’s primary dress, which came complete with a 25-foot train, 10,000 pearls, antique lace, puff sleeves, and a ruffled V-neck. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026 Her design approach synthesizes classical references with a modern Danish sensibility to highlight the innate beauty of diamonds and pearls. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 It was set into an oval ring face adorned with blue enamel, diamonds and pearls. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 The glossy black pearls were buttery, briny, and savory, with a subtle mineral finish that rivaled pricier options. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026 Think slip-ons with rivets or studs, flats adorned with pearls, or sneakers with dainty floral embroidery. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearls
Noun
  • Both teams turned in defensive gems in the second inning, though only one resulted in an out.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Upstate New York has no shortage of escape routes—charming inns, boutique hotels, and endless Airbnb gems—and choosing one is always the hardest part.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 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
  • These programs,the crown jewels of public diplomacy, also happen to be cheap.
    James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Though most wouldn’t associate diamonds with crystal healing, Huang says the rare jewels—which Aries and Taurus both count among their birthstones—actually hold a meaning of their own.
    Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The novel won the American Book Award, one of the prizes Morrison had won for her 1987 novel Beloved.
    Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Cash prizes were also awarded in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Michigan and North Carolina.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • And midcentury Italian treasures, like the Osvaldo Borsani floor lamp in the living room with an ivy motif creeping up its base, add a touch of glamour.
    Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There’s nothing like the thrill of scouring thrift store racks, not just for rare treasures but for everyday staples like clothing and housewares.
    Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Pearls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearls. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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