How to Use pearly in a Sentence

pearly

adjective
  • Her teeth were pearly white.
  • Dark red hearts drift across their pearly, pale pink base.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
  • There may be an easy way to save your pearly whites from tea stains.
    — Maria Carter, Country Living, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Sheer, pearly chrome always does the trick.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
  • They’re made of pearly shells and are so darling!
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
  • And then pearls start to fall from the sky — get it, like the pearly gates?
    — Jessica Goldstein, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2021
  • A touch of color will keep your nails looking pearly rather than icy.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
  • If so, keep his pearly whites sparkling with this smart electric toothbrush.
    — Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 11 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • Give your pearly chrome manicure a creamy texture and opt for a milky base.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
  • That kind of result should leave the studio flashing its pearly whites.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 13 Nov. 2022
  • This ensures your pearly whites stay both cavity-free and bright.
    — Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2019
  • Keeping your teeth clean is more than just about flashing your pearly whites for the camera.
    — NOLA.com, 5 Feb. 2021
  • Just a few decades later, however, cats and dogs seem able to cross the pearly gates.
    — David Grimm, Science | AAAS, 26 Oct. 2020
  • Four big scallops are served on Israeli couscous, the fat pearly kind.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 15 Dec. 2017
  • Their dog Winnie went simple too, with a pearly dog lead and pink rose on her collar.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • Farther out, the ocean turns a pearly blue, deepening to a bold cobalt just beyond the far-off reef.
    — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2022
  • Keep your pearly whites extra bright with Crest’s whitening kit, now $20 off.
    — Good Housekeeping, 28 May 2020
  • 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
  • But the pearlies argue over which group is the rightful caretaker of the pearly legacy.
    — Megan Specia, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Over the pearly accompaniment of a ukulele, the song rang out sunny and sweet.
    — Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Flashing your pearly whites has taken on a whole new meaning with the recent revival of tooth gems.
    — Fiona Embleton, Allure, 5 June 2022
  • Jacey is a bright, curious kid, with pearly pink glasses and a sprinkling of freckles.
    — John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 31 May 2017
  • The pearly look was complemented with a classic black tie, a silver watch, and black shoes.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 May 2022
  • 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
  • This pearly manicure is so whimsical, with swirls of white, pink, purple, and blue.
    — Taylor Augustin Littlejohn, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025

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