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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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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
To help ease your planning, consider this handy guide for each island’s must-visit features, proving there is something for everyone in this Caribbean gem.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 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.
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Noun
The list includes affordable gems from premium brands, like a festive red-and-pink Kate Spade oven mitt set.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
To help ease your planning, consider this handy guide for each island’s must-visit features, proving there is something for everyone in this Caribbean gem.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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