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once given away as a cheap prize at carnivals, this opalescent glass is now highly prized by collectors
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Nor could anyone ever be a better pal to Leslie than Ann, opalescent tree shark.
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Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Both are members of the botanical family Violaceae. 07 of 10
‘Gem Apricot Antique’ Viola
In addition to their soft, romantic colors, 'Gem Apricot Antique' petals also feature an opalescent cast and violet veining.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
Pair the mystical hue with opalescent textures, like an inlaid mother-of-pearl side table.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition, a limited-edition Dior Grand Soir Automate watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and an opalescent snake with gold details.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Both are members of the botanical family Violaceae. 07 of 10
‘Gem Apricot Antique’ Viola
In addition to their soft, romantic colors, 'Gem Apricot Antique' petals also feature an opalescent cast and violet veining.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
Pair the mystical hue with opalescent textures, like an inlaid mother-of-pearl side table.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition, a limited-edition Dior Grand Soir Automate watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and an opalescent snake with gold details.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opalescent
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“Opalescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opalescent. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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opalescent
adjective
opal·es·cent
ˌō-pə-ˈles-ᵊnt 
: reflecting an iridescent light
saliva is a viscous opalescent fluid
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