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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David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025
Gem and Jewelry Expo Shop gems, minerals, crystals, pearls, jewelry, crafts, beads and more.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2025
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
Looking back at this turbulent year, rife with the usual industry concerns over the viability of the theatrical experience, young people’s slipping attention spans, and Hollywood’s overreliance on franchises, unearths a diverse crop of gems.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025
Gem and Jewelry Expo Shop gems, minerals, crystals, pearls, jewelry, crafts, beads and more.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2025
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 15 Dec. 2025.
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