How to Use pearlescent in a Sentence

pearlescent

adjective
  • How cute is this pearlescent light pink polish?
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Then came glazed donut nails, the pearlescent chrome mani that's topped nail trends for the past year or so.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 14 June 2023
  • To my right was a picture of a pearlescent orb floating on a blank field.
    — Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Gleaming in the boughs were pearlescent apples.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
  • It’s made of wood and resin, and it’s painted in pearlescent paint, which changes colors like a chameleon.
    — Samantha Nobles-Block, SFChronicle.com, 8 Nov. 2020
  • When in a pinch, mist this pearlescent shimmer oil for the perfect dose of glow every time.
    — Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 June 2022
  • The actress also stunned with bouncy curls and pearlescent skin.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Hamilton bought his pearlescent glossy white unit in 2018.
    — Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • The clear, pearlescent barrel provides an easy and convenient way to keep an eye on your lead.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 26 May 2021
  • Amal accessorized her mermaid-esque dress with a small pearlescent clutch and a pair of white pumps.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 June 2025
  • Dust white pearlescent shadow across your eyelids and a beige-pearlescent shadow along the crease.
    — Amy Gallo Ryan, Cosmopolitan, 1 Oct. 2015
  • Look for a pearlescent polish with a silvery cast, as opposed to one with a shimmery white finish.
    — Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The eyeshadow stick line comes in fun, bold colors ranging from deep purple to pearlescent green.
    — Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2023
  • This pearlescent nude seamlessly transitions from beachy to bridal and looks amazing on all skin tones.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The sun's outer layers will be cast away into deep space, revealing its pearlescent core.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The buttons have a pearlescent tortoise shell look that secured the insert nicely, too.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The buttons have a pearlescent tortoise shell look that secured the insert nicely, too.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The walleye is named for its pearlescent eye and reflective layer of pigment that helps the fish to see and feed in dim light.
    — Jim Gilbert, Star Tribune, 13 May 2021
  • The water is crystalline, the sky is pearlescent blue, and Andrew is smiling.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Rihanna became an earth goddess with pearlescent blue lips and eye shadow.
    — Hannah Kirshner Bon Duke, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The most important thing is that the pigment used is an icy tone and contains pearlescent pigments to capture the light.
    — Lottie Winter, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2021
  • Bieber wore a double-breasted coatdress made of textured, pearlescent crushed velvet.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The dress was further embellished with strings punctuated with pearlescent beads that hung off of the bodice.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 May 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
  • Lyon’s photographs, in pearlescent black-and-white, bring them to life, to the point where the images themselves seem to breathe.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 21 June 2024
  • The supermodel teamed the flowy one-piece with pearlescent earrings, a tousled bun, and rosy makeup.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Reflective finishes bring a subtle, pearlescent glow to a room.
    — Christine Pittel, House Beautiful, 9 June 2011
  • Light pink pearlescent French tips are perfectly accompanied by small pearl stones.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026
  • To achieve a donut-esque mani at home, just top your favorite shades with a pearlescent top coat or try out these chrome-y polishes for a similar look.
    — Ava Darrin, ELLE, 30 July 2022
  • To see the Sasquatch crew tramping across a ridge, outlined against a pearlescent sky, is to grasp the fragility of their existence, and of ours.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024

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