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once given away as a cheap prize at carnivals, this opalescent glass is now highly prized by collectors
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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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“Opalescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opalescent. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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opalescent
adjective
opal·es·cent
ˌō-pə-ˈles-ᵊnt 
: reflecting an iridescent light
saliva is a viscous opalescent fluid
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