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
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The classic look, complete with structured shoulders and a high neck, was paired with old Hollywood hair and jewels, and brought her one-of-one class to the Paris premiere of the film.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Meghan took to the stage to introduce her husband at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Invictus Games wearing an off-the shoulder bodysuit by fashion-girl favorite brand Khaite, paired with sleek trousers and Cartier jewels.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
In response, the Uffizi quickly moved its valuable jewels to the Bank of Italy, closed off a section of Palazzo Pitti entirely, and hastily sealed off emergency exits at the palace with bricks and mortar.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Those jewels are still missing.
—Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Since the Coco days, and well through Lagerfeld, Chanel has been known for piling on the gems and jewels.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
But these jewels appear as a tribute to the styles that coursed through the choreographer’s career.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
Lucy Punch dazzles in jewels at The Audacity premiere in Los Angeles on March 31.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The classic look, complete with structured shoulders and a high neck, was paired with old Hollywood hair and jewels, and brought her one-of-one class to the Paris premiere of the film.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Meghan took to the stage to introduce her husband at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Invictus Games wearing an off-the shoulder bodysuit by fashion-girl favorite brand Khaite, paired with sleek trousers and Cartier jewels.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
In response, the Uffizi quickly moved its valuable jewels to the Bank of Italy, closed off a section of Palazzo Pitti entirely, and hastily sealed off emergency exits at the palace with bricks and mortar.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Those jewels are still missing.
—Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Since the Coco days, and well through Lagerfeld, Chanel has been known for piling on the gems and jewels.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
But these jewels appear as a tribute to the styles that coursed through the choreographer’s career.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
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The quiet cobblestoned streets and nearby architectural gems like the Woolworth Building compliment the property’s New York-twisted whimsy, and the wide, quiet streets aid an already relaxing atmosphere inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Joshua Ray Walker documentary is produced with Texas Monthly, who are like the gems of Texas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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This Italian city has innumerable artistic treasures, these 25 paintings among them.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hunt for singular treasures at Queenstown Market, a pop-up Saturday affair with 40 or so waterfront stalls stocked with handmade crafts, such as greenstone pendants, the traditional Maori talisman carved in symbolic shapes for protection, prosperity or friendship (from 149 dollars).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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In no event will Sponsor be responsible for awarding more than the number of prizes specified in these rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fans can visit the booth to tackle a larger-than-life edition of the puzzle, with a chance to win special prizes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 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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The weekend showcased Chanel snow boots, one-of-a-kind furs, diamonds the size of ice cubes.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Anorthosite is rarely uncovered on Earth in isolation, usually existing as a mineral component of other rocks.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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The China National Space Administration, in contrast, has spent the past few years landing rovers on the far side of the moon and retrieving moon rocks for study.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The storied program has also advanced to nine straight Northern California title games, with seven wins, and claimed 12 consecutive Oakland Athletic League trophies.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Over the last eight seasons, no team has won more trophies or played in more CONCACAF finals than LAFC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Derpy McFlurry The Derpy McFlurry blends vanilla soft serve with berry-popping pearls in a wild berry sauce.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Derpy McFlurry, blends creamy vanilla soft serve with berry popping pearls in a wild berry sauce.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
26 Mar. 2026
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From tackling the clutter that traps dust to cleaning out your gutters, a spring clean-up can make a meaningful difference in how your home feels.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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This continental collision gave rise to the Zagros Mountains, which push down on the Arabian plate in a way that has created a basin in Earth’s crust that traps hydrocarbons—hence, all that oil and gas.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewels. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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