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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 global icon posted pictures of an art exhibition on Instagram and paid homage to Tracey Emin, world-famous artist and her friend for more than 25 years, as a "pearl".

From BBC • Jan. 29, 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

My grandma had on her pearl earrings and a gold chain necklace, and my grandpa wore his usual work clothes.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles