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pearl

[purl] / pɜrl /
NOUN
gem
Synonyms


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Once a humble port town of pearl divers and traders, Dubai had a little oil but not much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The animal appeared to be wearing a delicate pearl necklace.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

In the living room, mother of pearl lamps and wood-carved side tables serve as a reminder of their old house.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

All three rivers are protected for their importance to rare wildlife, including otters, freshwater pearl mussels and the Atlantic salmon.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

Ms. Hussey suddenly clapped her hands, making Petra jump and setting the little pearl earring into orbit.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett