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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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
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Her go-to is the Grenville Tiara, which isn't an official part of the crown jewels but was inherited by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother from Dame Margaret Greville, per The Court Jeweller.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
29 Feb. 2024
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.
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Yeganeh Torbati,
Washington Post,
1 Dec. 2022
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Noun
Soundcore Liberty 5 Deal Anker’s soundcore Liberty 5 may just be the crown jewel of Anker earbuds.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Her go-to is the Grenville Tiara, which isn't an official part of the crown jewels but was inherited by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother from Dame Margaret Greville, per The Court Jeweller.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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.
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Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
29 Feb. 2024
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.
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Yeganeh Torbati,
Washington Post,
1 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewel
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Wedged between two popular vacation towns – Pagosa Springs and Durango – Chimney Rock National Monument is another southwestern Colorado gem.
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
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The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.
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Many have prizes, billboards and screens playing panoramic videos on loop.
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The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
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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.
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Remove sticks, rocks, clumps, and other debris from the soil that can impede growth.
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Booking internationally renowned rock and jazz bassist Doug Wimbish and his WimBash circle of musical collaborators exemplifies the Hartford Bonanza approach to showcasing locally rooted talent.
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Trump also presented the Club World Cup trophy to Chelsea last year.
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The plans appear to be similar to what happened at the Club World Cup last summer, where both men handed Chelsea the trophy.
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The discovery and export of hydrocarbons in the 20th century transformed relatively small maritime trading and pearling societies into high-income states integrated into global energy markets.
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In the summer of 2024, while visiting my grandmother in China, my husband gave me a pearl ring and asked if we could be pearled.
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“Jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewel. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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