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di·a·mond | \ ˈdī-(ə-)mənd 
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\Definition of diamond
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a : native crystalline carbon that is the hardest known mineral, that is usually nearly colorless, that when transparent and free from flaws is highly valued as a precious stone, and that is used industrially especially as an abrasive also : a piece of this substance
b : crystallized carbon produced artificially
2 : something that resembles a diamond (as in brilliance, value, or fine quality)
3 : a square or rhombus-shaped figure usually oriented with the long diagonal vertical
4a : a playing card marked with a stylized figure of a red diamond
b diamonds plural in form but singular or plural in construction : the suit comprising cards marked with diamonds
5 : a baseball infield also : the entire playing field
diamond
verbdiamonded; diamonding; diamonds
Definition of diamond (Entry 2 of 4)
: to adorn with or as if with diamonds
diamond
adjectiveDefinition of diamond (Entry 3 of 4)
: of, relating to, or being a 60th or 75th anniversary or its celebration
diamond jubilee
Diamond
biographical nameDi·a·mond | \ ˈdī-(ə-)mənd \
\Definition of Diamond (Entry 4 of 4)
Peter A(rthur) 1940– American economist
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Examples of diamond in a Sentence
Noun
a necklace studded with diamonds and rubies
The ruby was surrounded by a ring of diamond.
The children cut the fabric into diamonds.
one heart, two diamonds, and two clubs
He played the queen of diamonds. Adjective
the celebration of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897
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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Among the items taken were clothes, a large flat-screen television, a PlayStation and Simms' fiancée's $10,000 diamond engagement ring, prosecutors said.
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Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, "Man sentenced to 36 years to life in killing witnessed by 2-year-old girl," 12 Nov. 2019 In a 1934 ad that ran in the Free Press, Meyer had a two-day sale featuring a ⅓ carat diamond ring for $89.
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Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, "Hudson's, Crowley's and other Detroit stores that turned city into shopping destination," 7 Nov. 2019 JoJo popped the question with a dazzling cushion cut diamond ring.
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Jasmine Grant, Essence, "JoJo Simmons and Tanice Amira's New Jersey Wedding Looked Like A Fairy Tale," 28 Oct. 2019 Among other transactions, Grossman spent $35,000 on a 4.81 carat diamond ring, $21,200 for a lease on a McLaren MP4-12C, $36,500 to buy a Chevrolet Corvette, and $34,500 to partially pay off his mortgage.
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Wayne K. Roustan, sun-sentinel.com, "Fraudster blew $1.3 million of investors’ money on gambling, jewelry and fast cars, feds say," 12 Oct. 2019 The opportunity drawing featured 28 items worth $26,727 — plus a Jacqui Grande amethyst and diamond necklace valued at $18,300.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, "Fun, food, fashion, philanthropy," 25 Sep. 2019 From Emilia Clarke’s earrings to Sophie Turner’s diamond necklace, bold gems stood out on TV’s biggest night.
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Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, "Emmys: Top 5 Most Dazzling Jewelry Looks," 23 Sep. 2019 There was only one way to protect her 2.4 carat diamond engagement ring — swallow it.
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, "California woman dreamed about eating engagement ring — woke up to find she really did," 15 Sep. 2019 But Amfitheatrof admits that the sapphire and diamond necklace is the showstopper.
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Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, "Louis Vuitton's New High Jewelry Collection Was Inspired by Medieval Heroines," 27 Aug. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Instead, they were drawn to the idea that diamonds represent authenticity.
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Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, "A Diamond Giant Plays Up Its Russian Ties to Appeal to Americans," 11 July 2018 The Del Paso Youth Baseball league has not used the Johnston Park diamonds in two years, according to a staff report.
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Anita Chabria, sacbee, "Sacramento homeless: Tent city proposed for Johnston Park in north Sacramento | The Sacramento Bee," 24 Apr. 2017 They are accused of burglarizing Tustin Village Jewelers, Diamonds Direct in Laguna Hills, Nick’s Jewelry and Watch Craft in Fullerton and Mimi’s Jewelry and Ballard and Ballard Jewelry in Fountain Valley.
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Orange County Register, "Man gets 2 years for 5 Orange County jewelry store burglaries," 20 Jan. 2017 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Diamond experts say the gem could be the 10th-largest ever discovered and initially pegged its value at $50 million.
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Alpha Kamara, USA TODAY, "Sierra Leone mystery: What is whopping 709-carat diamond worth?," 4 July 2017 Diamond’s facility in the county is Pump Station #1 in San Diego, where large-scale waterfalls help dilute the wastewater entering the treatment plant.
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Kristina Davis, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Marcos company admits illegally dumping wastewater from portable toilets," 3 June 2017
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diamond
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of diamond
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a very hard usually colorless stone that is a form of carbon and is used especially in jewelry
: a shape that is formed by four equal straight lines and that has two opposite angles that are smaller than a right angle and two opposite angles that are larger than a right angle
: a playing card that is marked with a red diamond shape
diamond
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of diamond (Entry 2 of 2)
: of or relating to the 60th or 75th anniversary of an important event (such as a marriage)
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diamond
noundi·a·mond | \ ˈdī-ə-mənd , ˈdī-mənd \
, ˈdī-mənd \Kids Definition of diamond
1 : a very hard mineral that is a form of carbon, is usually nearly colorless, and is used especially in jewelry
2 : a flat figure ◊ like one of the surfaces of certain cut diamonds
3 : infield sense 1
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