pearly white
Example Sentences
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An ancient Egyptian recipe for teeth cleanser relies on "salt, pepper, mint, and dried iris flower" to keep the pearly whites pearly white, while medieval Britons relied on "honey, salt, and rye flour."
From Salon • Oct. 29, 2023
On rainy nights on the verdant coastal plains outside Rio de Janeiro, groups of tree frogs sometimes gather around the pearly white flowers of the milk fruit tree.
From Scientific American • May 6, 2023
A dachshund puppy with big, floppy ears is ensconced in a fuzzy, angelic haze; a baby lamb’s tufts of fur are so pearly white and light, like peaks of whipped cream, they’re almost sculptural-looking.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2023
An ’80s pajama pant look was responsible for one of the collection’s best looks, in pearly white.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2022
She smiled hugely, baring her pearly white teeth in what could only be called a wolfish grin.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
