as in opalescent
having a rainbowlike play of colors
an iridescent soap bubble
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Recent Examples of iridescent
Beneath the gown is a crinoline layer reminiscent of a petticoat, topped with iridescent organza.
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Cathy Whitlock, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
The doll’s custom packaging showcases illustrations of Karol G in the iconic Bratz style, complete with an iridescent barbed wire display.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2024
Keep the kids occupied with a D.I.Y. paper-lobster kit ($25), hypnotically beautiful and made from iridescent paper, while littler ones can run around with a pull-along wooden lobster (about $29), ingeniously constructed so the claws click-click-click (playfully?
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024
This iridescent crystal awakens intuition and sparks imagination, encouraging this Fire sign to embrace their creativity and spirituality.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Cathy Whitlock, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
The doll’s custom packaging showcases illustrations of Karol G in the iconic Bratz style, complete with an iridescent barbed wire display.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2024
Keep the kids occupied with a D.I.Y. paper-lobster kit ($25), hypnotically beautiful and made from iridescent paper, while littler ones can run around with a pull-along wooden lobster (about $29), ingeniously constructed so the claws click-click-click (playfully?
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024
This iridescent crystal awakens intuition and sparks imagination, encouraging this Fire sign to embrace their creativity and spirituality.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for iridescent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iridescent
Adjective
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Barbaro’s performance is stirring, her falsetto fine and opalescent.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
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The quality of the light not quite the same, softer, more opalescent, and part of the pool in the shade, making the water there look flat and deep.David Szalay, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2024
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Browse a library of colorful covers for the first time on your Kindle.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Christmas cactus is another beloved houseplant that puts on a colorful show from November through January.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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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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For a more diverse finish, play with a variety of cardstock styles, such as textured foil, iridescent, pearlescent, holographic, or glitter.Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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Etude Tear Eye Drop Liner $7 Amazon A sparkly little number, Etude's Eye Drop Liner is a nicely pigmented, pearlescent liquid liner for all-day, lid-flare.Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Iridescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iridescent. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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