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
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.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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
Shields wore a vintage cream gown that once belonged to her mother, Teri, which was adorned with pearlescent beads and crystals.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Oct. 2024
Look for a pearlescent polish with a silvery cast, as opposed to one with a shimmery white finish.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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
Shields wore a vintage cream gown that once belonged to her mother, Teri, which was adorned with pearlescent beads and crystals.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Oct. 2024
Look for a pearlescent polish with a silvery cast, as opposed to one with a shimmery white finish.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearlescent
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Other celebs made waves not just with the iridescent finish of eyeshadow, but with its placement, too.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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The shells of ammonites shine in iridescent red, blue, orange and green caused by reflection of light from the layers of aragonite and eons of pressure.Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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In addition, a limited-edition Dior Grand Soir Automate watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and an opalescent snake with gold details.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Shiz student who will become The Good Witch has a kind of classical elegance — Hannon says she was inspired by Princess Grace, particularly with Grande’s hair — and skin that is opalescent.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara Strapless Ruffle Dress This Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara strapless dress is now just $9 and comes in a colorful floral print or black to suit your style.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Years ago, for appearances, the actress would lean on colorful separates to point to her affinity for bold hues and patterns.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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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 20 Jan. 2025.
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