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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3
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
Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com, 28 Feb. 2022
Intriguingly, each Feather Moon pendant is bathed in moonlight so that they jewel is infused with lunar energies.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
The wigs depicted by Yang in her paintings are mounted on Chinese opera mask stands and they are decorated with flowers, jewels, wheat, grasses and fruit.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Noun
The mom of three accessorized with a pink clutch and strappy heels adorned with what appears to be jewel detailing, adding chunky hoop-like earrings to complete her ensemble.
—Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com, 28 Feb. 2022
Intriguingly, each Feather Moon pendant is bathed in moonlight so that they jewel is infused with lunar energies.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
Verb
The man behind The Mountain Goats, Darnielle’s songs are perfect narrative jewels that navigate all the longing, absurdity, desire, regret, anger, joy, and wonder of this life, refracted through a very particular Gen X sensibility.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
The wigs depicted by Yang in her paintings are mounted on Chinese opera mask stands and they are decorated with flowers, jewels, wheat, grasses and fruit.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewel
Noun
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One of the best things about streamers like Tubi is finding hidden gems.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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That being said, there are oddities and hidden gems worth checking out, whether to get a good laugh or find a new favorite novelty.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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After 37 years with the same caring owners, this vintage treasure is ready for its next chapter.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
31 July 2025
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For some people in the Heber area, and some of the tourists that flock here each summer, these bands of roaming horses are a local treasure and a piece of Western history.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
31 July 2025
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There also are cash prizes for second place, the audience choice award, and community impact award.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In touting his credentials for the prize, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that, during this presidency, Trump had ended conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia; Israel and Iran; Rwanda and Congo; India and Pakistan; Serbia and Kosovo; and Egypt and Ethiopia.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 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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Its 26 weightless minutes make up possibly the sweetest album ever to be filed under rock.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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This can be done with multiple sky cameras set up in various locations; if a meteor streaks across their field of view, the multiple vantages can allow astronomers to triangulate on the rock and measure its path.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
25 July 2025
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Trump handed out trophies and medals and was on stage as Chelsea celebrated the championship win.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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With Trump and Infantino in the middle of the stage, the Chelsea squad lifted the trophy to officially celebrate the win.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Water simply pearled on the surface without penetrating the membrane, and even the shoes’ exterior dried pretty quickly once the clouds parted and the sun came out.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2025
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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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“Jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewel. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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