often attributive
1
: a precious stone : gem
2
: an ornament of precious metal often set with stones or decorated with enamel and worn as an accessory of dress
3
: one that is highly esteemed
regarded the library as the jewel of the campus
4
: a bearing for a pivot (as in a watch) made of crystal, glass, or a gem
jeweled or jewelled; jeweling or jewelling
Synonyms
Examples of jewel in a Sentence
Noun
That diamond is one of world's largest jewels.
This painting is the jewel in our gallery.
The building is regarded as one of the jewels of modern architecture.
Recent Examples on the Web
Eli Enis, SPIN, 25 Apr. 2024
Her Encino home was burglarized in late 2017, with over $1 million in jewels and designer purses stolen.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Although not a cash heist, nearly two years ago, as much as $100 million in jewels and other valuables were stolen from a Brink’s big rig at a Southern California truck stop, the AP reported.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
The jewel of the operation is an optical sorting machine, which uses high-speed cameras to distinguish pieces of glass from bits of metal, plastic, paper and the most common contaminant of the operation: ceramic fragments.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
The careful balance of environmental factors in wardrobe selection, however, comes secondary to the crown jewel of functionality: the all-purpose travel jacket.
—Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Although not a cash heist, nearly two years ago, as much as $100 million in jewels and other valuables were stolen from a Brink’s big rig at a Southern California truck stop.
—Sean Murphy, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
The grant will go down in Washington as one of the crown jewels of the Biden administration’s initiative to bring the supply chain for ubiquitous—and strategically vital—computer chips back to the United States.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
The crown jewel offers three bedrooms and bathrooms spread out over 2,276 square-feet of living space.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The strawberry, blackberry and raspberry fields of the Pajaro Valley stretch for 10 miles along the coast of California’s Monterey Bay, jeweled with fruit from April through early December.
—Coral Davenport, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023
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.
—Shane Harris, Souad Mekhennet and Yeganeh Torbati, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Dec. 2022
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
Tanzanite has become something of a must-have jewel for celebrities looking to spice up their outfit with a striking blue gem.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 June 2020
Supplies: Wide cuff Jeweled elastic bracelet Brooches and sparkly embellishments
Jeweled branch
Hot glue gun
Green floral tape
How to:
Step 1: Slide jeweled elastic bracelet around cuff and glue in place.
—Sarah Newell, Seventeen, 21 Feb. 2018
Shoes: Prada green velvet jeweled, $990, Neiman Marcus Fort Worth.
—Styled By Alexandrea Cohen/the Campbell Agency
photos By Ross Hailey
model Kathryn Havens/the Campbell Agency
hair and Makeup Artist Rick Flores/the Campbell Agency, star-telegram, 4 Oct. 2017
Noun
There are other vinyl woes: The crown jewel of their merch booth tonight is the first-ever vinyl variant of the band’s 1991 demos, which have never been officially released either physically or digitally.
—Eli Enis, SPIN, 25 Apr. 2024
Her Encino home was burglarized in late 2017, with over $1 million in jewels and designer purses stolen.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Although not a cash heist, nearly two years ago, as much as $100 million in jewels and other valuables were stolen from a Brink’s big rig at a Southern California truck stop, the AP reported.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
The jewel of the operation is an optical sorting machine, which uses high-speed cameras to distinguish pieces of glass from bits of metal, plastic, paper and the most common contaminant of the operation: ceramic fragments.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
The careful balance of environmental factors in wardrobe selection, however, comes secondary to the crown jewel of functionality: the all-purpose travel jacket.
—Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Although not a cash heist, nearly two years ago, as much as $100 million in jewels and other valuables were stolen from a Brink’s big rig at a Southern California truck stop.
—Sean Murphy, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
The grant will go down in Washington as one of the crown jewels of the Biden administration’s initiative to bring the supply chain for ubiquitous—and strategically vital—computer chips back to the United States.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
The crown jewel offers three bedrooms and bathrooms spread out over 2,276 square-feet of living space.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
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
The strawberry, blackberry and raspberry fields of the Pajaro Valley stretch for 10 miles along the coast of California’s Monterey Bay, jeweled with fruit from April through early December.
—Coral Davenport, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023
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.
—Shane Harris, Souad Mekhennet and Yeganeh Torbati, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Dec. 2022
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
Tanzanite has become something of a must-have jewel for celebrities looking to spice up their outfit with a striking blue gem.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 June 2020
Supplies: Wide cuff Jeweled elastic bracelet Brooches and sparkly embellishments
Jeweled branch
Hot glue gun
Green floral tape
How to:
Step 1: Slide jeweled elastic bracelet around cuff and glue in place.
—Sarah Newell, Seventeen, 21 Feb. 2018
Shoes: Prada green velvet jeweled, $990, Neiman Marcus Fort Worth.
—Styled By Alexandrea Cohen/the Campbell Agency
photos By Ross Hailey
model Kathryn Havens/the Campbell Agency
hair and Makeup Artist Rick Flores/the Campbell Agency, star-telegram, 4 Oct. 2017
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“Jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewel. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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jewel
2 of 2 verb
jeweled or jewelled; jeweling or jewelling
: to adorn or equip with jewels
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