as in opalescent
having a rainbowlike play of colors
an iridescent soap bubble
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Recent Examples of iridescent
This colorful and iridescent ammonite is the only material classified as both a fossil and a gemstone.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
Her acrylic nails were also the star of the show, square-cut and painted in an ombré red and gold on one hand and an iridescent amber on the other.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Death Becomes Her star (and former third of Destiny’s Child) Michelle Williams attended the awards in a less dramatic, yet classic beauty moment: an iridescent purple manicure and smoky shadow paired with a natural silk press.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 June 2025
Its tail feathers are iridescent and appear to change color depending on the angle of light, a trait caused by microscopic structures rather than pigmentation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
Her acrylic nails were also the star of the show, square-cut and painted in an ombré red and gold on one hand and an iridescent amber on the other.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Death Becomes Her star (and former third of Destiny’s Child) Michelle Williams attended the awards in a less dramatic, yet classic beauty moment: an iridescent purple manicure and smoky shadow paired with a natural silk press.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 June 2025
Its tail feathers are iridescent and appear to change color depending on the angle of light, a trait caused by microscopic structures rather than pigmentation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iridescent
Adjective
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The formal coupes are polished using specialty techniques to reveal a reflective, opalescent finish.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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In the crowd, Taraji P. Henson and her hairstylist Tym Wallace showed up in matching opalescent grills with the former in a dirty blonde pompadour pixie.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Not to mention, the pastry pink shade is perfect for bright, colorful summer outfits.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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This Superman brings back the colorful visuals, the humor, the clever quips in the midst of battle, the lightheartedness of the vintage comics.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Tiffany has a long-standing history with pearls, both nacreous—from oysters and mollusks—and non-nacreous, like Melo Melo pearls.—
Stellene Volandes,
Town & Country,
20 Feb. 2021
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Unfortunately, nacreous clouds also support chemical reactions that convert benign chlorine-containing molecules into a form that destroys Earth’s ozone layer.—
Rebecca Coffey,
Discover Magazine,
29 Jan. 2012
Adjective
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The double-sided stick—one metallic and the other foil—is attached by a magnetic base to mix-and-match pearlescent, sheer foils with full coverage, dimensional metallics.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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One of the style’s most contentious points among purists is its pearlescent finish, which has shifted to varying shades over the shoe’s many reissues.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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“Iridescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iridescent. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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