ground-effect machine
Synonyms of gem
Examples of gem in a Sentence
Noun
The house is a gem of colonial architecture.
He pitched a gem of a game.
Her most recent novel is a real gem.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
The historic theater, an architectural gem and long the heart and soul of the central-city neighborhood, was opened in 1922 by the Nasser brothers, whose family still own the venue today.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
Twists and turns happen from there, and the soundtrack is laced with Tropicália gems from the 1970s.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
There is a strong sense of Aspen’s heart in this gem of a hotel—and it’s celebrated by those locals, travelers, and celebrities who àpres, dine, and book stays here.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
The historic theater, an architectural gem and long the heart and soul of the central-city neighborhood, was opened in 1922 by the Nasser brothers, whose family still own the venue today.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
These Amazon gems clock in under $25, but don’t let the price tag fool you — each one is clever, practical, and just indulgent enough to feel special.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
Twists and turns happen from there, and the soundtrack is laced with Tropicália gems from the 1970s.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Gem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gem. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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