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
Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
She first was spotted in a white mini dress embellished with pearls and crystals, accessorized with satin white pumps.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Jan. 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
Diamond necklaces, for example, will sparkle from inside martini glasses, while pearl rings will sit atop oyster plates.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
She first was spotted in a white mini dress embellished with pearls and crystals, accessorized with satin white pumps.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Jan. 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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Maybe there’s a hidden Zion Williamson gem somewhere in this mess.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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But one hidden gem remains largely overlooked by most travelers: the Corinth Canal.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The material is a synthetic form of aluminum oxide, one of the hardest substances second only to diamond.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Dec. 2024
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Mali has other natural resources that Moroccan industries could eye for extraction, such as gold, uranium, iron ore, and possibly diamonds. FROM FEZ TO TIMBUKTU Only time will tell whether Morocco’s relationship with Mali will be that of an equal partner or a satellite.—
Vish Sakthivel,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2014
Verb
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The scales are hydrophobic enough to make water droplets bead up — but hydrophilic enough to keep them from rolling right off the reptiles.—
Jason Bittel,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Ideally the water will bead up into droplets on the grout, indicating that the grout is successfully sealed.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2025
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This Mediterranean jewel—shaped by ancient mythology and the birthplace of democracy—is counted among the top destinations to visit in the world for countless reasons, from its complex history and distinct culture to its natural beauty and traditional fresh cuisine.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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Now, a Monday memo from the NIH’s acting director has provided some clarity amidst the uncertainty: The NIH, the crown jewel of American scientific research, would continue to perform its primary functions, including clinical trials and life-saving medical research.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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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 Leafs prize size and Gourde isn’t that at 5-foot-9 and 174 pounds.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Both teams started out a bit slow from the field but eventually settled in and then traded blows like prize fighters.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Some lumped together threats of mass violence with a number of other disciplinary offenses, inflating the numbers.—
Aliyya Swaby,
ProPublica,
28 Jan. 2025
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Yet while some saw it as preferable to the old system, the term Hispanic still lumped together very different populations.—
Jane Hong / Made by History,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Italy has long been a tourist haven, renowned for its enchanting landscapes, historical treasures, and culinary delights.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sift through treasures and trinkets Porcelain figurines, vintage Christmas decorations and old records occupy neighboring storefronts along Rue St. Paul, in the antiques district.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearl. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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