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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Fashion and beauty have become staples with Coachella just as the music itself with trends like body glitter, face gems, chunky accessories, cowboy boots and macrame being among the many fads that have come and gone through the years.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
This year’s draft isn’t supposed to be as strong, but there will be some gems in there.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
My Man Godfrey is a gem of the screwball era, a social satire with rapid-fire witty dialogue.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024
As might be suggested by that trio of forthcoming titles, WCO specializes in polishing hidden gems for special occasions, and Sunday’s rendezvous with Puccini’s odd little tale of doomed love was no exception.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
That’s because colorless and near-colorless lab diamonds are usually classified as Type IIa, a designation referring to gems that are devoid of nitrogen.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
In that case, thieves made off with the goods at 3 a.m. on July 11, 2022, stuffing more than 20 large bags with jewelry, gems and other items that the Brink’s tractor-trailer had been transporting to the L.A. area from the International Gem and Jewelry Show in San Mateo.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The only swimmable beach in Highland Park, Rosewood Beach is a community gem.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 29 Nov. 2022
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have also laid claim to gem as well, which was the possession of many rulers, including India’s Mughal emperors, before coming into the hands of the British monarchy.
—Niha Masih, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2022
Will Pacific Northwest gem Seattle rank No. 1 or will the elite mountain town of Boulder, Colo., take the top spot?
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022
This annual celebration of natural wine and pizza, held in the spacious garden behind Park View gem Sonny’s, is a chance to try pairing a wide variety of organic and natural wines and ciders with New York-style slices, while listening to a DJ.
—Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2020
Other options include having a piece of jewelry entirely stone set or partially gem set, depending on the piece.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
Enjoy the historic downtown, which is home to artisanal preserves gem American Spoon, former Hemingway haunt Stafford's Perry Hotel, and upscale kitchen and bar Pour.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2021
An old-fashioned beefsteak tomato meets kewpie mayo, smoked bacon, and gem lettuce.
—Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 2 July 2021
The massive watch, jewelry and gem trade show that had been operating since 1917 died a slow and painful death in 2020 with the exit of key brands, including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Swatch Group and LVMH brands.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 23 June 2021
Noun
This culinary gem, centrally located in the Metuchen Town Plaza at 5 Pearl Street, is the brainchild of Saurabh Abrol, CEO of Le Malt Hospitality Group, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the hospitality industry.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Fashion and beauty have become staples with Coachella just as the music itself with trends like body glitter, face gems, chunky accessories, cowboy boots and macrame being among the many fads that have come and gone through the years.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
This year’s draft isn’t supposed to be as strong, but there will be some gems in there.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
My Man Godfrey is a gem of the screwball era, a social satire with rapid-fire witty dialogue.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024
As might be suggested by that trio of forthcoming titles, WCO specializes in polishing hidden gems for special occasions, and Sunday’s rendezvous with Puccini’s odd little tale of doomed love was no exception.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
That’s because colorless and near-colorless lab diamonds are usually classified as Type IIa, a designation referring to gems that are devoid of nitrogen.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
In that case, thieves made off with the goods at 3 a.m. on July 11, 2022, stuffing more than 20 large bags with jewelry, gems and other items that the Brink’s tractor-trailer had been transporting to the L.A. area from the International Gem and Jewelry Show in San Mateo.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The only swimmable beach in Highland Park, Rosewood Beach is a community gem.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Verb
Consider this Tata Harper gem the fountain of youth in oil form.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 29 Nov. 2022
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have also laid claim to gem as well, which was the possession of many rulers, including India’s Mughal emperors, before coming into the hands of the British monarchy.
—Niha Masih, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2022
Will Pacific Northwest gem Seattle rank No. 1 or will the elite mountain town of Boulder, Colo., take the top spot?
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022
This annual celebration of natural wine and pizza, held in the spacious garden behind Park View gem Sonny’s, is a chance to try pairing a wide variety of organic and natural wines and ciders with New York-style slices, while listening to a DJ.
—Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2020
Other options include having a piece of jewelry entirely stone set or partially gem set, depending on the piece.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
Enjoy the historic downtown, which is home to artisanal preserves gem American Spoon, former Hemingway haunt Stafford's Perry Hotel, and upscale kitchen and bar Pour.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2021
An old-fashioned beefsteak tomato meets kewpie mayo, smoked bacon, and gem lettuce.
—Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 2 July 2021
The massive watch, jewelry and gem trade show that had been operating since 1917 died a slow and painful death in 2020 with the exit of key brands, including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Swatch Group and LVMH brands.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 23 June 2021
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“Gem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gem. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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