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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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
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
In The Pink Panther, Cardinale starred as the wealthy Princess Dala, whose priceless diamond becomes the target of an aristocratic jewel thief played by David Niven.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Elevated, of course in true Beyoncé fashion, with a host of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and sparkling Christian Louboutin boots.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Similarly, the round windows present on the stairwell have been preserved and restored with metal sections creating a diamond pattern.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
In The Pink Panther, Cardinale starred as the wealthy Princess Dala, whose priceless diamond becomes the target of an aristocratic jewel thief played by David Niven.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Selena Gomez Selena Gomez accessorized with the Dôme ring, Duet mixed ring, and diamonds Team ring to promote her film Emilia Pérez at a recent screening.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Elevated, of course in true Beyoncé fashion, with a host of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and sparkling Christian Louboutin boots.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diamond
Noun
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Second-year wide receiver Malik Nabers has been excellent to start the season, and fourth-year wideout Wan'Dale Robinson may be developing into a bit of a gem.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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As at Four Horsemen, where an oeuf mayonnaise is zebra-striped with squid ink and humble beans are treated like precious gems, Curtola trusts his diners to venture beyond obvious crowd-pleasers.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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Jewel Tones Callie Windle, the founder of Callie Windle Interiors in Dallas, Texas, is averse to jewel toned bedding.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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Along with her technical skills, Tupper’s multi-cultural experience, gift for ergonomic yet kinetic designs and sheer imagination make Cultus Artem jewels one of the more intriguing debuts during Paris Fashion Week.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
29 Feb. 2024
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Eastlake High School grad Tony Jefferson is a marvel.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
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What makes this one so special is the way the film transforms this giant boat — a modern marvel of engineering — into a terrifying, deadly obstacle course.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Water simply pearled on the surface without penetrating the membrane, and even the shoes’ exterior dried pretty quickly once the clouds parted and the sun came out.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2025
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Condensation began to pearl at the edges of his rental face mask, an older model that pressed uncomfortably against his temples.—
Elliot Ackerman,
WIRED,
9 Feb. 2024
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To keep bedding clean, invest in pet hair-resistant bedding or cover the bed with a thin sheet to trap dirt from a dog’s paws.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The cuffed hem also traps in heat and gives the pants a jogger appearance that looks good with sandals, sneakers, and boots.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Hollywood Walk of Fame takes up the sidewalk outside Kimmel's venue, with names as diverse as Roy Disney, Eva Longoria, Kelly Ripa, Paul Rudd and Chris Pratt decorating the pavement.—
Sarah Whitten,Gabriel Cortés,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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The home theater rooms featured here—from the chic sanctuary in Ralph Lauren’s Colorado residence to an upstairs film retreat in the US Virgin Islands—are decorated just as thoughtfully as any other room in the house.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Diamond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diamond. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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