as in opalescent
having a rainbowlike play of colors
an iridescent soap bubble
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Recent Examples of iridescent
Hill's featured a cutout metallic bodice and iridescent cape while Palvin's had a thigh-high slit and a wide portrait neckline.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The silvery, iridescent oarfish was captured on video washing onto the shores of Playa El Quemado in Baja California Sur, making a rare appearance in broad daylight.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Christian predicts iridescent lips will have a moment this year as innovation surges in the category.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
These tube ambushing worms were found at depths of around 3,720 feet, showcasing iridescent bodies and dark brown mandibles.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The silvery, iridescent oarfish was captured on video washing onto the shores of Playa El Quemado in Baja California Sur, making a rare appearance in broad daylight.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Christian predicts iridescent lips will have a moment this year as innovation surges in the category.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
These tube ambushing worms were found at depths of around 3,720 feet, showcasing iridescent bodies and dark brown mandibles.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iridescent
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
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Nicholas Galitzine rocked a very buff physique training to be He-Man, and director Travis Knight showcased many of the colorful heroes and villains, including Jared Leto as the evil Skeletor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The frame’s branches keep it rustic, but the plethora of colorful gerber daisies and ferns at the base add brightness.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
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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
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“Iridescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iridescent. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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