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noun

Definition of diamondnext
as in gem
someone or something that is highly valued or admired With her rare all-round talent for sports, she was a diamond of a player.

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verb

as in to gem
to make more attractive by or as if by adding diamonds The ballroom soon filled with diamonded guests ready to dance.

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Recent Examples of diamond
Noun
Boscono, clad in sophisticated cocktail attire, sports pieces from the Margherita and Mimosa collections, including a high jewelry set comprising a white gold necklace and earrings decked in diamonds, sapphires and opals. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Despite the Utopia’s existence, Pagani serving up new special builds of its past models, much like diamonds, is forever. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
Jackie Jackson is opulently dressed for a football game, diamonds blazing on both hands, chandelier earrings, and black high heels under her trousers. — Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026 The weekend showcased Chanel snow boots, one-of-a-kind furs, diamonds the size of ice cubes. — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diamond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diamond
  1. gem
  2. pearl
  3. jewel
  4. trap
  5. marvel
  6. decorate
Noun
  • The skin care gem instantly delivers a gorgeous glow, while supporting your lipid barrier and skin cell renewal.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
  • While Knight’s version was already a rich, uptempo soul gem, Love Affair managed to make the song even bigger.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
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Verb
  • The discovery and export of hydrocarbons in the 20th century transformed relatively small maritime trading and pearling societies into high-income states integrated into global energy markets.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
  • In the summer of 2024, while visiting my grandmother in China, my husband gave me a pearl ring and asked if we could be pearled.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of pearl
Noun
  • The South Korean star is captured in a demure Safari top or leather blazer donning jewels from Damiani’s Belle Époque and Belle Époque Reel collections, including the signature cross pendent.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness puts Maryland on an international stage every May.
    — TK Kuegler, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewel
Verb
  • At least one person reported that the children, ages 12 and 5, were trapped on the second floor of the home, officials said.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The site was attacked again with a drone on Sunday, as emergency rescuers were searching for people trapped under the rubble, Ukrainian authorities said.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of trap
Noun
  • The kick stage is somewhat of an engineering marvel in itself.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • There's no shortage of modern marvels and breathtaking landscapes to behold in the US, which leads us to ask, how does a destination gain recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
    — Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of marvel
Verb
  • At Albany Park’s Bon Vivant Cakes, holiday decorating classes include a Christmas in Copenhagen cookie workshop, Funky Tree cake workshop, and Vintage Christmas cake workshop.
    — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In fact, the brand also offers helpful guides like gallery wall decorating tips and an array of free, downloadable art to make the process feel less daunting.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026
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