as in jewel
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald
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Recent Examples of gemstone
Its third café, in an old gemstone shop in the lively Chueca district, is Instagram-ready and coffee-obsessed.
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
He was dressed for a night out, with fat gemstones in his ears, and had taken a break from his graduate coursework in computer science at Boston University.
—Ellen Barry, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Her glam Grammys look also featured a 50-carat, brilliant-cut gemstone from Chopard's Garden of Kalahari collection.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
There are many examples in nature, including gemstones and paint pigments.
—Daniel Freedman, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2025
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
He was dressed for a night out, with fat gemstones in his ears, and had taken a break from his graduate coursework in computer science at Boston University.
—Ellen Barry, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Her glam Grammys look also featured a 50-carat, brilliant-cut gemstone from Chopard's Garden of Kalahari collection.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
There are many examples in nature, including gemstones and paint pigments.
—Daniel Freedman, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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The future of this country’s greatest universities—long the jewels of the American century—is in question, and the stakes are high.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2025
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Extravagant jewels weren’t the only standout accessories at the 2025 Oscars.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This season not only revisits the familiar paths of America’s hidden gems and urban adventures but also spotlights sustainable travel, culinary-centric itineraries and culturally rich experiences.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Amidst the sprawling landscape of Los Medanos College, a 2-acre gem thrives with life, rooted in its mission to preserve California’s native plants and provide a sanctuary for students.—
Hema Sivanandam,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In particular, Dewey calls out its grippy, durable rubber outsole for tackling challenging terrain; thick but stable stack of cushioning; and tough toe cap to protect against rogue rocks and branches.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
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The song contains both rock and rap elements and won the Golden Globe earlier this year.—
Jon Burlingame,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Accessorize with sleek gold and silver jewelry to offset the tactility of the dresses.—
Joy Montgomery,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2025
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And Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos, who has built a passionate following of serious collectors with her Mahnaz Collection of rare jewelry, is now bringing vintage watches into the mix.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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