as in iridescent
having a rainbowlike play of colors
the sedan comes in an array of colors, with either a metallic or pearlescent finish
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Recent Examples of pearlescent
Look for a pearlescent polish with a silvery cast, as opposed to one with a shimmery white finish.
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Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
From the golden glow of the Brut Impérial to the soft pearlescent white of the Nectar Impérial Rosé, these bottles, which are dressed to impress, also add an element of luxury to birthday festivities.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
In a collection inspired by opulent and grand interiors, Ganni played with velvet-touch zebra denim, cozy knit denim and pearlescent denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2025
With a pearlescent finish, the brightening product is another staple in Streets’s kit.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
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Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
From the golden glow of the Brut Impérial to the soft pearlescent white of the Nectar Impérial Rosé, these bottles, which are dressed to impress, also add an element of luxury to birthday festivities.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
In a collection inspired by opulent and grand interiors, Ganni played with velvet-touch zebra denim, cozy knit denim and pearlescent denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2025
With a pearlescent finish, the brightening product is another staple in Streets’s kit.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pearlescent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearlescent
Adjective
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While walking through the debris fields in his old neighborhood, Aparicio was drawn to pieces of glass that had morphed into an iridescent color and slumped over from the heat of the fire.—
Sarah Quiñones Wolfson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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And why Passport Properties isn’t just another real estate reality series full of big commissions, enormous egos and iridescent supercars.—
Kitty Finstad,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Ellipse required 90 cm of gold wire shaped by hand and 20 shades of opaque and opalescent enamel, while the table clock used over 16 m of gold wire in three different widths and 45 shades of mainly translucent enamel mixed with some semi-translucent or opaque versions of the material.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2025
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Nor could anyone ever be a better pal to Leslie than Ann, opalescent tree shark.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Curaçao With colorful Dutch architecture, multicultural charm, and an easygoing pace of life, Curaçao attracts sun-seekers from around the world.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Known as the Antiquing Capital of the South, thanks to the yearly Round Top Antiques Fair, this postage stamp-sized community has more than its fair share of stylish shops, chic boutique hotels, and colorful surprises at every turn.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Tiffany has a long-standing history with pearls, both nacreous—from oysters and mollusks—and non-nacreous, like Melo Melo pearls.—
Stellene Volandes,
Town & Country,
20 Feb. 2021
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Unfortunately, nacreous clouds also support chemical reactions that convert benign chlorine-containing molecules into a form that destroys Earth’s ozone layer.—
Rebecca Coffey,
Discover Magazine,
29 Jan. 2012
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“Pearlescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearlescent. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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