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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

Matijevich says he likes to “bring out the fun onions,” like cipollini or pearl onions.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

The animal appeared to be wearing a delicate pearl necklace.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

With pearl tea gaining popularity in her home country, “it is just nice to see something fresh,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

“I just said a dragon’s pearl could be a Luminous Stone!”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin