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
Pro Volume contains pearlescent shimmer whereas SuperShines’ 11 shades are sheer and shimmer-free.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 26 Dec. 2024
Every shade has a pearlescent, subtly shimmery finish that creates a brightening, radiance-boosting effect all skin types (including those with mature or dry qualities) can benefit from.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
Chanel nail artist Betina R. Goldstein uses a pearlescent powder to give nude nails a shimmery iridescent shine before placing real freshwater pearls all over.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Free Assembly Beaded Sweater Dress $32 $20 at Walmart
The sweater dress features pearlescent beading around the body that gives the otherwise simple dress a luxe and festive feel.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 26 Dec. 2024
Every shade has a pearlescent, subtly shimmery finish that creates a brightening, radiance-boosting effect all skin types (including those with mature or dry qualities) can benefit from.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
Chanel nail artist Betina R. Goldstein uses a pearlescent powder to give nude nails a shimmery iridescent shine before placing real freshwater pearls all over.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Free Assembly Beaded Sweater Dress $32 $20 at Walmart
The sweater dress features pearlescent beading around the body that gives the otherwise simple dress a luxe and festive feel.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearlescent
Adjective
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The look was complemented by Dua’s glam, which included sparkly, iridescent eyeshadow surrounded by tiny gems.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
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So these iridescent nanocrystals can reflect any wavelength of light and color in their environment.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Both are members of the botanical family Violaceae. 07 of 10 ‘Gem Apricot Antique’ Viola In addition to their soft, romantic colors, 'Gem Apricot Antique' petals also feature an opalescent cast and violet veining.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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Pair the mystical hue with opalescent textures, like an inlaid mother-of-pearl side table.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Keeping reading for others, including this leather-like tissue box cover, a colorful duo of art glass vases, Jonathan Adler’s many-faced Muse candle, and more.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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For the rest of the visual the pair croon back-to-back and lounge side-by-side in the giant spider web in a futuristic landscape filled with piles of glitchy monitors and colorful flashing lights.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 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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“Pearlescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearlescent. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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