pearly

Example Sentences

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“Look at me,” he jested, pulling off his cap to reveal sparse pearly fuzz.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"Thank you dentist" she smiled on the red carpet, showing off those pearly whites.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Even more provocatively, the authors propose those pearly bumps serve as control knobs, influencing how quickly and precisely the cell fires its signals.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 2, 2024

“The Office of Endangered Species has gone the way of the dusky seaside sparrow and the Sampson’s pearly mussel,” the story read.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2023

He pointed past them to where the trickle of smoke dispersed in the pearly air.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding