as in gem
someone or something unusually desirable
friends who agree that his new bride is a real pearl
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as in to diamond
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Recent Examples of pearl
Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2023
Even grains like sorghum and farro may not necessarily be whole since they are frequently pearled.
—Sophie Egan, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2020
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
These include the wagyu and pearls, made with Arrowhead wagyu from Florida and Kaluga caviar; Florida oysters Rockefeller; foie gras crème brûlée; and their steak program— all also available during the Miami Spice period.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Noun
The practice of pearling in the Persian Gulf goes back thousands of years, according to the Western Australian Museum.
—Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2023
Even grains like sorghum and farro may not necessarily be whole since they are frequently pearled.
—Sophie Egan, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2020
Verb
Platinum brooches from that era are rare, but around $2,000 and the price goes up if there are gems, bigger pearls, and a lot of weight.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
These include the wagyu and pearls, made with Arrowhead wagyu from Florida and Kaluga caviar; Florida oysters Rockefeller; foie gras crème brûlée; and their steak program— all also available during the Miami Spice period.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearl
Noun
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One of the best things about streamers like Tubi is finding hidden gems.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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That being said, there are oddities and hidden gems worth checking out, whether to get a good laugh or find a new favorite novelty.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Verb
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All around me diamonds glitter from brown earlobes, gold watches flash against brown wrists.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Elevated, of course in true Beyoncé fashion, with a host of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and sparkling Christian Louboutin boots.—
Esther Newman,
refinery29.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The lavish nuptials were attended by 200 guests, and Aniston wore a silk-and-satin beaded gown while Pitt opted for a traditional black tux.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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At first pitch, Shaw looks to his wrist, at the red beaded bracelet his mother, Stephanie, gave him before the season.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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However, the jewel of the hotel is its shimmering heated saltwater pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Kardashian's jewels also featured two Lorraine Schwartz necklaces with approximately 250 carats of diamonds.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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The night culminated with a countdown as a glowing geodesic sphere 12 feet in diameter and weighing almost six tons descended from its lofty perch atop One Times Square.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Jan. 2023
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And young people are innovating outside that sphere as well, including Southern-gothic singer-songwriter Ethel Cain and art-rockers Geese.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
6 June 2022
Noun
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There also are cash prizes for second place, the audience choice award, and community impact award.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In touting his credentials for the prize, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that, during this presidency, Trump had ended conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia; Israel and Iran; Rwanda and Congo; India and Pakistan; Serbia and Kosovo; and Egypt and Ethiopia.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That effort, which lumped 101 Ash St. in with six city blocks pegged for a broader downtown makeover, attracted no bidders.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Tesla does not break out sales by model, but lumps them together in groups.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Like La Brea, what began as a commercial enterprise also unearthed scientific and historical treasures.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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Though, they have been known to try to snatch plastic water bottles and other treasures from guests' belongings (seems like fair revenge to me).—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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“Pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearl. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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