as in iridescent
having a rainbowlike play of colors
once given away as a cheap prize at carnivals, this opalescent glass is now highly prized by collectors
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Recent Examples of opalescent
Available in over a dozen options—from the light periwinkle (Dream Much) seen here, with inflections of pink and silver, to metallic and opalescent white—there are a variety of pretty shades and finishes to choose from.
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Allure, 3 Aug. 2024
As such, the Hollywood Flawless Filter — which has more of an opalescent pigment and is available in 12 different shades — wins out.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 25 Jan. 2024
This see-through bag shines thanks to its opalescent sheen and sports Dr. Martens' signature AirWair straps.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 Mar. 2024
Ariana Grande Ariana Grande looks otherworldly with her pearly gown and small, opalescent wings around her eyes.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 6 May 2024
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Allure, 3 Aug. 2024
As such, the Hollywood Flawless Filter — which has more of an opalescent pigment and is available in 12 different shades — wins out.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 25 Jan. 2024
This see-through bag shines thanks to its opalescent sheen and sports Dr. Martens' signature AirWair straps.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 Mar. 2024
Ariana Grande Ariana Grande looks otherworldly with her pearly gown and small, opalescent wings around her eyes.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 6 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opalescent
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The resulting iridescent shine is just the cherry on top.Iman Balagam, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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These signs recur throughout the annals of early Chinese history: unicorns; phoenixes; albino fish with red characters inscribed on their faces; dragons and turtles with mysterious inscriptions on their backs; iridescent earthworms; and more.Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 2 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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Accessories Bring It All Together Accessories, like scarves, hats, footwear, colorful tights, bold boots, and gloves, don’t have to be plainly functional.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Pioneer Woman launched bakeware, mugs, serving platters, and more with Drummond’s signature colorful aesthetic and bold patterns.Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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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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“Opalescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opalescent. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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