1
as in rocks
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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3
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
Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Ortega stunned in a shirt made entirely of multi-colored jewels and crystals in a variety of shapes and sizes covering both the front and back.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The soft, muted tones of the jewels and beads used throughout the garment created an incandescent quality.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
And one of its brightest jewels was under water.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
But jewelers say that more women have come to them to breathe new life and new memories into old jewels.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
DeSimone Fratelli The southern Italian city of Torre del Grecco is known for its coral and cameo jewels and other materials that get its inspiration from the sea.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Ortega stunned in a shirt made entirely of multi-colored jewels and crystals in a variety of shapes and sizes covering both the front and back.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The soft, muted tones of the jewels and beads used throughout the garment created an incandescent quality.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
And one of its brightest jewels was under water.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
But jewelers say that more women have come to them to breathe new life and new memories into old jewels.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
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Pacing yourself so your shields regenerate and picking up large green gems to produce a powerful return volley of shots is particularly satisfying.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 12-day calendar sneaks in $138 worth of beauty gems from cult-favorite brands like Youth To The People, Caudalie, Stila, RMS, and L’Occitane.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Objetos De Arte For handicrafts and decorative objects, head to Casa Chiqui, a boutique packed with treasures from founder Chiqui de Echavarría’s travels.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Take the quiz here … RUINED SPLENDOR – Ancient estate tied to group in Bible unearthed with 'fascinating' treasures in Israel.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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When the mom asked if there were prizes for every child, OP said there weren't, but everyone went home with a party favor.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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The prizes were presented by genuine Nobel laureates.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Astrochemistry could also benefit from the idea that diamonds in meteorites and rocks may form through cosmic particle irradiation, rather than solely through heat and pressure.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lucid in its clean, limpid minimalism, Mitchell’s prose was like a beautiful, clear river, its bottom not muddy but sparkling—sparkling with what might simply be gravel catching the light or, perhaps, diamonds worth diving for.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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There may be switches or a dial on the center console that can be used to make the ride softer, the handling more precise and/or to maximize traction while driving over snow, mud or rocks.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The fossil was embedded inside rocks that date to between 115 million and 108 million years ago, in the Early Cretaceous period, when the area was covered by a lush river valley.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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His numerous awards and trophies from local and state competitions are a testament to his skill.—
Diane Shaffer,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Palmeiras has won three Copa Libertadores titles, including back-to-back trophies in 2020 and 2021, and River Plate has won the trophy four times, with the last victory coming against rivals Boca Juniors in the 2018 final.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The piece was created for Queen Mary in 1914 by the House of Garrard, using pearls and diamonds already owned by the royal family.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Layer a pink-long sleeve tee and leggings underneath a frilly dress, and pile on the pearls.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, stagnant air during heat waves traps pollutants close to the ground, creating prolonged bad air events.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This reaction effectively traps polysulfides and converts them back into usable sulfur.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewels. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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