1
as in gems
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
a necklace set with priceless jewels
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2
as in treasures
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 prizes
someone or something unusually desirable
a star athlete who would be a jewel for any team
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Recent Examples of jewels
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
All production takes place in Hong Kong, where a team of about 10 artisans creates fewer than 100 jewels annually based on Janover’s designs.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
That’s the family of minerals that includes expensive jewels such as rubies and sapphires.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
This year’s collection had a bumper crop of 41 millionaire pieces, with a handful breaching the mid-seven-figure barrier, among them the jewels with important sapphires, emeralds and rubies.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Her sculptural face is framed by a crown of fabric wrapped around her head and is dripping with jewels.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Each pack is customized based on the type of vitamin, with designs like flowers or jewels.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The majority of the piece was made with a shiny fabric that looked like liquid metal, while the center appeared to be dripping in actual jewels.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Full-on gold with an oversized melange of jewels dangling from them.
—Essence, 5 May 2026
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Travel is a central theme for any Louis Vuitton creation, and its new array of megawatt Mythica jewels certainly ups the ante on the idea.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
All production takes place in Hong Kong, where a team of about 10 artisans creates fewer than 100 jewels annually based on Janover’s designs.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
That’s the family of minerals that includes expensive jewels such as rubies and sapphires.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
This year’s collection had a bumper crop of 41 millionaire pieces, with a handful breaching the mid-seven-figure barrier, among them the jewels with important sapphires, emeralds and rubies.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Her sculptural face is framed by a crown of fabric wrapped around her head and is dripping with jewels.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Each pack is customized based on the type of vitamin, with designs like flowers or jewels.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The majority of the piece was made with a shiny fabric that looked like liquid metal, while the center appeared to be dripping in actual jewels.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Full-on gold with an oversized melange of jewels dangling from them.
—Essence, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
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This year’s promotions are especially ripe with small space-friendly gems like petite seating and versatile home decor.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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Three rings set with cabochon gems from Bulgari will also go under the hammer.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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There are plenty more deals where those came from, so keep scrolling for more treasures in Amazon’s overstock outlet.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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After a storm, the ocean deposits fresh treasures along the shoreline, and during a full moon, stronger currents and lower tides can reveal hidden shells that were once out of reach.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the date of sale, and winners are encouraged to immediately sign the back of the ticket and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
19 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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There might be a fight to escape, but even those few who crawl over rocks and grit and sand to reach terra firma find their surroundings changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Also, this method has the potential to extract aluminum and iron from the rocks simultaneously, which adds more revenue opportunities for businesses that pursue it, even if the total cost isn’t as competitive as cooking limestone.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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There are trophies and confetti cannons, and the whole thing is broadcast live on Fox, Fox Sports, and Tubi to millions of viewers.—
Derek C. Blasberg,
Vanity Fair,
19 May 2026
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Cody Johnson poses with his Male Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year trophies onstage after the ACM Awards in Las Vegas on May 17.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Costumes are dark and minimal (at the end, Erika wears the same black-cocktail-dress-and-pearls ensemble that Vanessa wore at the opening); the staging is bare-bones—just a couple of chairs, stark lighting, no projections, and a few minutes of dry ice during the snow scene.—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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The award-winning Star Flower Niacinamide serum contains thousands of sparkling micro pearls, each packed with fresh, nutrient-rich actives for concentrated calming benefits and deep hydration to smooth the look of pores and fine lines.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Basil also traps heat and humidity close to the ground, creating the ideal environment for summer-loving peppers, while also boosting the pepper's flavor both on the ground and on our plate.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Then the glottis closes, which briefly traps air inside the lungs while the chest and abdominal muscles contract; in turn, pressure builds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewels. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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