1
as in jewel
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
a ring set with diamonds and other precious gems
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2
as in treasure
someone or something unusually desirable
that new car is a real gem she's dating a real gem these days
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as in to diamond
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Recent Examples of gem
Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Jewelry experts have always emphasized the importance of the clarity and cut of a gem — until now.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
Enjoy the historic downtown, which is home to artisanal preserves gem American Spoon, former Hemingway haunt Stafford's Perry Hotel, and upscale kitchen and bar Pour.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2021
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Noun
From $450 Book now Romans might call the Hotel de’ Ricci a chicca—a rare gem of a spot.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Jewelry experts have always emphasized the importance of the clarity and cut of a gem — until now.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Verb
Other options include having a piece of jewelry entirely stone set or partially gem set, depending on the piece.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
Enjoy the historic downtown, which is home to artisanal preserves gem American Spoon, former Hemingway haunt Stafford's Perry Hotel, and upscale kitchen and bar Pour.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gem
Noun
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The voluminous gown featured shades of brown with jewel embellishments cascading down the bodice and skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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There’s still a long, difficult road ahead before the jewel of the coast could separate from the city of San Diego and incorporate as its own municipality.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Our ideology is that trunks are synonymous with treasures, created with intricate artistry and deep emotion, meant to be passed down through generations.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The treasure is in each performance, one as different, complex and unfailingly compelling.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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All around me diamonds glitter from brown earlobes, gold watches flash against brown wrists.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Elevated, of course in true Beyoncé fashion, with a host of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and sparkling Christian Louboutin boots.—
Esther Newman,
refinery29.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Directed by Bernard MacMahon (who gave us the musical documentary American Epic), this two-hour film offers a detailed portrait of the iconic British rock band, charting their rise from post-war childhoods and early days in the 1960s music scene to their explosive success in 1969.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes has released his 21st solo studio album DEFIANT, just one day before launching a national tour across Australia.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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Ten hopeful singles are entering the villa to find love and take home a $100,000 cash prize.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Engler had won the game’s top prize of $250,000, beating odds of 1 in 157,050.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Condensation began to pearl at the edges of his rental face mask, an older model that pressed uncomfortably against his temples.—
Elliot Ackerman,
WIRED,
9 Feb. 2024
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Since bead materials can run the gamut—from glass to pearl to wood and beyond—Korn notes that some bead styles are inherently more casual than others.—
Aemilia Madden,
Harper's BAZAAR,
24 July 2023
Verb
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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On issue after issue — guns, property taxes, transgender rights — Republicans will try to trap Jolly, forcing him to play identity politics, likely a losing proposition.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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“Gem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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