1
as in gem
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
a necklace set with priceless jewels
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2
as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
an illuminated medieval manuscript that is the jewel of the library's collection of rare books
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as in prize
someone or something unusually desirable
a star athlete who would be a jewel for any team
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Recent Examples of jewel
Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
Finish the look with a sculptural jewel or two—think Juju Vera’s tassel necklace, Toteme’s drop earrings, and a pair of round-frame silver sunnies from Saint Laurent.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Iran’s intelligence and security services rely largely on proxies to carry out their plans, offering hundreds of thousands of dollars to jewel thieves, drug dealers and other criminals in murder-for-hire schemes, the officials said.
—Yeganeh Torbati, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
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Noun
To make matters worse, a $400 million renovation this year is moving the middle jewel to Laurel Park, slashing attendance (capped at about 4,800) and the infield festivities (a Preakness staple).
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
Finish the look with a sculptural jewel or two—think Juju Vera’s tassel necklace, Toteme’s drop earrings, and a pair of round-frame silver sunnies from Saint Laurent.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Verb
Along with her technical skills, Tupper’s multi-cultural experience, gift for ergonomic yet kinetic designs and sheer imagination make Cultus Artem jewels one of the more intriguing debuts during Paris Fashion Week.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Iran’s intelligence and security services rely largely on proxies to carry out their plans, offering hundreds of thousands of dollars to jewel thieves, drug dealers and other criminals in murder-for-hire schemes, the officials said.
—Yeganeh Torbati, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewel
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Despite the location in central Granite Bay, which is close to schools and cart-riding distance from the community’s golf club, many locals don’t realize Higgins’ gem is even there.—
David Caraccio
May 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Trojan’s starting pitcher Zach Ryan twirled a gem against the Indians allowing two unearned runs on five hits in six complete innings, but Ryan began to tire and walked Bodie Davis and Cole Koeninger to start the bottom of the seventh.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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On and Off the Avenue Rachel Syme hunts for vintage treasure.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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In the series, an ex-treasure-hunter and descendent of a famous pirate uncovers a lost diary that could lead to the mysterious and powerful Emperor’s Stone.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Growth, in the end, may be the greater prize, and an outcome not as reliant on a few bounces one summer afternoon.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Jackie Jackson is opulently dressed for a football game, diamonds blazing on both hands, chandelier earrings, and black high heels under her trousers.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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While the rally at a central square in Belgrade passed peacefully, groups of young assailants later clashed with riot police, throwing flares, rocks and bottles at police cordons.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The chief photographer was assigned to shoot the big rock acts, while the editor sent me to shoot the new, unknown punk bands.—
Janette Beckman,
Washington Post,
24 May 2026
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Alexia Putellas has won more trophies for Barcelona than any other player in club history, male or female, and her contract expires this summer.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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After winning the contest in 1987, Jordan took home consecutive trophies after besting rival Dominique Wilkins with an unforgettable dunk from the free-throw line.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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The discovery and export of hydrocarbons in the 20th century transformed relatively small maritime trading and pearling societies into high-income states integrated into global energy markets.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the summer of 2024, while visiting my grandmother in China, my husband gave me a pearl ring and asked if we could be pearled.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewel. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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