as in gem
someone or something unusually desirable
friends who agree that his new bride is a real pearl
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as in to diamond
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Recent Examples of pearl
Janine Henni, People.com, 17 May 2025
Meanwhile, the pearls with a delicate rosy sheen used for a long sautoir style recalled the hue the young entrepreneur had developed through a relationship with Mikimoto.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
Sophie Egan, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2020
Instagram: @juliaclancy Email: food@sfchronicle.com Fresh-Herb Matzo Ball Soup Serves 4 to 6
Changing water into fat-pearled, herb-laced, deeply fragrant broth was one of the first acts of magic taught to me in cooking.
—Julia Clancy, SFChronicle.com, 5 Feb. 2020
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Noun
The royal gave the outfit a second outing at the National Assembly of Wales in June 2007, updating it with a beige hat and pearl necklace.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 17 May 2025
Meanwhile, the pearls with a delicate rosy sheen used for a long sautoir style recalled the hue the young entrepreneur had developed through a relationship with Mikimoto.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
Verb
Even grains like sorghum and farro may not necessarily be whole since they are frequently pearled.
—Sophie Egan, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2020
Instagram: @juliaclancy Email: food@sfchronicle.com Fresh-Herb Matzo Ball Soup Serves 4 to 6
Changing water into fat-pearled, herb-laced, deeply fragrant broth was one of the first acts of magic taught to me in cooking.
—Julia Clancy, SFChronicle.com, 5 Feb. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearl
Noun
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Have a suggestion for a great hidden dining gem in your neighborhood?—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Across from the sprawling greenery of Hampstead Heath and standing in bold contrast to the more traditional homes nearby, Schreiber House quietly holds its place as one of London’s more unusual architectural gems.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Elevated, of course in true Beyoncé fashion, with a host of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and sparkling Christian Louboutin boots.—
Esther Newman,
refinery29.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Inset diamonds decorate the dial and case, forming a starry pattern worthy of the Milky Way.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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String beads together and secure the string in a spiral shape, or melt them in circular patterns—creator’s choice.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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The custom double-breasted ensemble was finished with a sharp tie bar, crisp white shirt cuffs, and beaded lapel trim that caught the light.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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The jewel of the home, a heated pool for swimming laps in the mornings, is located at the center of the inner courtyard, while the rooftop terrace offers an accommodating space for dining and lounging while taking in the city views.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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This past weekend featured the crown jewel of the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) annual slate, the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP New York City Open.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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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
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And young people are innovating outside that sphere as well, including Southern-gothic singer-songwriter Ethel Cain and art-rockers Geese.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
6 June 2022
Noun
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The odds of snagging the top prize are 1-in-376,992, according to the lottery’s website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Powerball players in New Hampshire and Kansas also won $1 million prizes.—
Don Sweeney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
Verb
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That lumps the technology together with AI and high-performance computing rather than focusing squarely on the radical new computing model.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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An over-reliance on lumping in crosses to create chances will do that.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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While half a dozen of the most popular parks now require reservations just to get in, and others are plagued by bumper-to-bumper traffic between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there are still a handful of natural treasures that haven’t (yet) been discovered by the masses.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Of course, Grandma’s garden was always hiding more treasures.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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“Pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearl. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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