GEMSTONE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

gemstone

noun

ˈjem-ˌstōn

Definition of gemstone

as in jewel

a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald

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rough

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Recent Examples of gemstone Meanwhile in England, Queen Victoria fretted about receiving a gemstone obtained in such an unsavory way, and worried about the condition of Duleep. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026 Prices, materials and styles vary widely, from minimalist stackers to gemstone-heavy statement pieces. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 There was mention of a genocide, armed guerrillas, a cache of gemstones, someone named Sparky. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 Vintage jewelry is especially valuable when it’s made of gold or platinum and features diamonds or other gemstones, Hirsch says. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gemstone

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Noun

For half the price (or less), a fantastic and long-lasting minor-league stadium could be erected, perhaps as a jewel in the middle of a shopping, dining and nightlife district as Daytona Beach is trying to create.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Rojas is the biggest new name in town, the jewel of the Mets’ trade deadline sell-off.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

The Meltdown had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where The Hollywood Reporter featured it as a hidden gem.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Enjoy this underappreciated gem—just beware the Frogman, who lurks in Stephen’s mind and on every page.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of gem

Noun

Police reinforcements were called late Saturday to the temporary accommodation center for asylum seekers in Sintiki, a few kilometers (miles) from the Bulgarian border, after migrants threw rocks at guards, according to police.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Looking at all acts, Drake and Taylor Swift sit side-by-side behind the legendary rock band with 15 leaders apiece.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of rock

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