pearl 1 of 2

noun

ˈpər(-ə)l How to pronounce pearl (audio)
Definition of pearlnext
as in gem
someone or something unusually desirable friends who agree that his new bride is a real pearl

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pearl

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verb

1
as in to diamond

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as in to bead

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Recent Examples of pearl
Noun
Anna practically clutches her pearls when asked to help the homeless. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 The pearls are reimagined from the original formula that first launched in the ’80s. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
Condensation began to pearl at the edges of his rental face mask, an older model that pressed uncomfortably against his temples. — Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 9 Feb. 2024 Since bead materials can run the gamut—from glass to pearl to wood and beyond—Korn notes that some bead styles are inherently more casual than others. — Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for pearl
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearl
  1. gem
  2. diamond
  3. bead
  4. jewel
  5. sphere
  6. prize
  7. lump
  8. treasure
Noun
  • The Meltdown had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where The Hollywood Reporter featured it as a hidden gem.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Enjoy this underappreciated gem—just beware the Frogman, who lurks in Stephen’s mind and on every page.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of gem
Verb
  • However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For instance, this option from Oak and Luna features a naturally occurring silicon carbide now grown almost entirely in labs, brings a more responsible origin story alongside genuine brilliance, ranking second only to diamond in hardness.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of diamond
Verb
  • The base is cast from quick-heating heavy-gauge stainless steel, but the heat-resistant wooden handle and bead knob keep your hands from getting burned.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • In photos shared by her glam team on Instagram, Abrams's gown featured delicate embroidery and bead appliqués that shimmered under the camera lights, creating a textured look that made the elegant design even more eye-catching.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of bead
Noun
  • For half the price (or less), a fantastic and long-lasting minor-league stadium could be erected, perhaps as a jewel in the middle of a shopping, dining and nightlife district as Daytona Beach is trying to create.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Rojas is the biggest new name in town, the jewel of the Mets’ trade deadline sell-off.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of jewel
Verb
  • 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
  • But with those four, Grande was able to establish her credibility in the fragrance sphere early in her music career.
    — Emily Jensen, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Nov. 2022
Definition of sphere
Noun
  • All of a Sudden premiered to acclaim at Cannes in May, where co-stars Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto shared the best actress prize.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Efira and Okamoto shared the festival’s best actress prize; Okamoto is the first Japanese performer to win it.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of prize
Verb
  • But despite this budding success, ZZ Top seemed to confound the rock press, who tended to dismiss them or lump them in with other Southern rock bands.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The report lumps vastly different jobs into the same broad picture.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of lump
Noun
  • Fifty-something years later, Rush remains a North American treasure.
    — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The steward of this American treasure since the patriarch died in 2013, Jeanie Buss dug in her Christian Louboutin heels in a fight to keep her family in the hierarchy of the purple and gold.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasure

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“Pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearl. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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