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pearlescent

adjective

ˌpər-ˈle-sᵊnt

Definition of pearlescent

as in iridescent

having a rainbowlike play of colors the sedan comes in an array of colors, with either a metallic or pearlescent finish

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Recent Examples of pearlescent Tiny, pearlescent buttons add an elegant touch and can be worn in the front or the back to maximize outfit versatility. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 Crafted by her A-list artist Zola Ganzorigt, her rounded talons were dressed in a pearlescent baby pink polish and finished with rhinestone tips. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 June 2026 The Montreal producer’s pearlescent new album renders heartbreak and obsession in patient waves of ambient, dub techno, and progressive house. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026 Finally, CoverGirl Continuous Color Lipstick in Sugar Almond was the best dupe for Clinique Honey Gloss Lipstick, which Parsons added as the final layer for this modern version of Anderson’s pearlescent pink hue. — Tori Crowther, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pearlescent

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Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas used an iridescent purple eyeshadow all over her lids.

— Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 22 June 2026
The photos feature the Queen of Pop leaning forward with her hands on her thighs, showcasing her iridescent purple bodysuit.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 June 2026

Definition of iridescent

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On the lagoon, villas open out onto sweeping wooden decks with opalescent plunge pools, cabanas, floor hammocks that hover over the sea as well as steps that lead right into it.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Look to opalescent chrome powders, which can shift from pink to blue to green and give a milky white manicure underneath some unexpected pizzazz.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 23 May 2026

Definition of opalescent

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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Fast-food chain Sonic, for instance, has a timely deal and colorful commemorative cups.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of colorful

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Quahogs produce non-nacreous, porcelainlike pearls, according to the Gemological Institute of America.

— Shannon Marvel McNaught, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022
Markov processes include an element of randomness—in this case, the thickness of the outermost nacreous layer—but one that can be influenced by the system’s history.

— Leila Sloman, Popular Mechanics, 28 Feb. 2022

Definition of nacreous

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