How to Use pearly in a Sentence

pearly

adjective
  • Her teeth were pearly white.
  • And then pearls start to fall from the sky — get it, like the pearly gates?
    Jessica Goldstein, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2021
  • There may be an easy way to save your pearly whites from tea stains.
    Maria Carter, Country Living, 15 Dec. 2022
  • This Prime Day, treat those pearly whites to a 44-pack of Whitestrips for under $30.
    refinery29.com, 15 July 2019
  • Wind and cool weather slowed melting, and a lot of snow is still in draws and in the trees and the mountains are pearly white.
    Seth Kantner, Anchorage Daily News, 9 June 2018
  • The best way to keep your pearly whites is by avoiding foods that can stain your enamel.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Still, the stock hasn't been making too many investors show their pearly whites as of late.
    Anne Sraders, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2019
  • Just a few decades later, however, cats and dogs seem able to cross the pearly gates.
    David Grimm, Science | AAAS, 26 Oct. 2020
  • Tell him how handsome his smile is and how much it could be improved by a set of pearly whites.
    Annie Lane, oregonlive, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Your best bet is to save the toothpaste for those pearly whites and stick with skincare products that are made for the job.
    Kara Wahlgren, Seventeen, 5 Aug. 2021
  • That kind of result should leave the studio flashing its pearly whites.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 13 Nov. 2022
  • If so, keep his pearly whites sparkling with this smart electric toothbrush.
    Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Keeping your teeth clean is more than just about flashing your pearly whites for the camera.
    NOLA.com, 5 Feb. 2021
  • And the Bible says that heaven’s going to have pearly gates and golden streets and big mansions, which sounds like a big city to me.
    Abby Wilt, Southern Living, 1 May 2017
  • And the Bible says that heaven’s going to have pearly gates and golden streets and big mansions, which sounds like a big city to me.
    Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2016
  • After all, healthy pearly whites require extra-good care, and these handy teeth tools are sure to get the job done.
    Lauren Dana, Allure, 13 Oct. 2020
  • Accessorize with some pearly hoops from Mejuri and a Mehry Mu leather and rattan box bag.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Keep your pearly whites extra bright with Crest’s whitening kit, now $20 off.
    Good Housekeeping, 28 May 2020
  • Four big scallops are served on Israeli couscous, the fat pearly kind.
    Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 15 Dec. 2017
  • In no time there were sleek-looking tents erected—high-end tents in pearly cream that matched the yacht, alpine-gear logos on the sides.
    New York Times, 12 May 2020
  • Color: The best basmati rice isn’t pearly white—the grains will have a slightly golden hue, but shouldn’t be gray.
    Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 24 Oct. 2017
  • This ensures your pearly whites stay both cavity-free and bright.
    Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2019
  • The pearly look was complemented with a classic black tie, a silver watch, and black shoes.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 May 2022
  • Those who bought bonds from modern Greece eight years ago when their yield topped 44% and held on are surely flashing their pearly whites.
    Spencer Jakab, WSJ, 13 Feb. 2020
  • Flashing your pearly whites has taken on a whole new meaning with the recent revival of tooth gems.
    Fiona Embleton, Allure, 5 June 2022
  • The SmartSeries brush from Oral-B syncs to your phone to give you professional advice on how to take good care of your pearly whites.
    Camryn Rabideau, USA TODAY, 4 May 2017
  • Artemis program aims to land the first woman as well as the first person of color on the pearly satellite, and learn lessons there that can be applied to Mars.
    Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Dec. 2021
  • As a bright, avian Amour, Léa Fleytoux lit up the dream sequence with her pearly line and delicacy.
    Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2022
  • Jacey is a bright, curious kid, with pearly pink glasses and a sprinkling of freckles.
    John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 31 May 2017
  • Not only will their breath be fresh, but their pearly whites will gleam too thanks to the six-point shape that allows for effective plaque removal in hard-to-reach areas.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2023

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