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
After all, some looks call for the new Sheens, which offer a pearlescent finish, while other lip looks need a touch of Classic neutral color.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 June 2025
The pearlescent blue design might steal the thunder from your latest dessert creation, coming in two sizes (8.5 inches and 11 inches in diameter) to best suit your table.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
Amal accessorized her mermaid-esque dress with a small pearlescent clutch and a pair of white pumps.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 June 2025
For the runway, Levy played with a range of eye shadow shades and opacities on the lips, from sheer, pearlescent lilac to full-on, shimmering lime green.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 May 2025
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 June 2025
The pearlescent blue design might steal the thunder from your latest dessert creation, coming in two sizes (8.5 inches and 11 inches in diameter) to best suit your table.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
Amal accessorized her mermaid-esque dress with a small pearlescent clutch and a pair of white pumps.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 June 2025
For the runway, Levy played with a range of eye shadow shades and opacities on the lips, from sheer, pearlescent lilac to full-on, shimmering lime green.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearlescent
Adjective
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Its two main internal racket compartments feature an iridescent Thermoguard lining, offering excellent protection against extreme temperatures to keep your rackets and strings protected.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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And the open drains at the edge of the pavement, their entropic scent and the terror of falling into the stream of iridescent green slurry that ran through them.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The formal coupes are polished using specialty techniques to reveal a reflective, opalescent finish.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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In the crowd, Taraji P. Henson and her hairstylist Tym Wallace showed up in matching opalescent grills with the former in a dirty blonde pompadour pixie.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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The set is available in multiple color options, including neutral shades of light gray, dark gray, and ivory, as well as colorful picks such as pink, blue, and green that add a vibrant aesthetic to your space.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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There are also some bright and cheerful-looking design elements such as colorful military campaign ribbons on the flags.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.
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