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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

Try this herby pearl couscous and sugar snap pea salad, the New York Times insists.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 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

It was caked in dirt, but when he pulled it out, the soil fell away and it glimmered white as pearl.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor