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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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Jorge Adeler For more than 40 years, Jorge Adeler has been traveling the world, sourcing the finest gemstones, pearls, and authentic antique coins to use in his work.
—Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 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
Crystals, pearls, rhinestones and other gems can make the simplest flat or sneaker shine brightly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Jorge Adeler For more than 40 years, Jorge Adeler has been traveling the world, sourcing the finest gemstones, pearls, and authentic antique coins to use in his work.
—Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 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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Now the endearingly eclectic midcentury-modern gem has surfaced on the market for the first time in almost three decades, asking a smidge under $5.7 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Digress in Orlando’s College Park neighborhood is one such gem.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 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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Occasionally, someone dressed it up or made out with it, and people liked to hang Mardi Gras beads around its neck, but nobody made it into a big deal.—
Zach Helfand,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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As for her accessories, Jenner went minimal, save for a pair of statement black beaded earrings.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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The crown jewel of Heritage’s menu, Gonzalez said, is the A-5 ribeye, a premium Japanese beef prepared tableside on hot stone.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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From the French heritage houses on Place Vendôme, to independent brands presenting their latest jewels at showrooms and luxury hotel around the city, some jewels of spectacular diversity were on show.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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Both missed out on the prizes at the 97th Oscars, which were held a the Dolby Theatre a week last Sunday (March 2).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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Winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes and are encouraged to sign the back of their ticket, the Florida Lottery said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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She’s rarely lumped in with Miles, Bueckers and Watkins, whose names have dominated draft conversations.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Yep, it’s lumped in with heavy hitters like heroin and LSD.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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So the show’s host is Alan Cumming, the actor and international treasure.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2025
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This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearl. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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