pearly

Example Sentences

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She smiled hugely, baring her pearly white teeth in what could only be called a wolfish grin.

From Literature

Wood, whose pearly whites and “White Lotus” character were mocked, said in a since-expired Instagram story that she found the bit “mean and unfunny.”

From Los Angeles Times

While many species can regenerate their teeth, human beings only get one chance at growing a healthy set of adult pearly whites.

From BBC

“For example, when you look at oyster shells, they have an iridescence of pearly green and blue, and that’s definitely from minerals like copper,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m probably seconds from pearly gates and angels.

From Literature