Synonyms of diamond

diamond 1 of 2

noun

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.

Related Words

• gem
• jewel
• marvel
• pearl
• wonder
• treasure
• crown jewel
• plum
• imperial
• phenomenon
• prodigy
• catch
• peach
• daisy
• sensation
• beauty
• sweetheart
• ripper
• beaut
• hot stuff
• dream
• pip
• snorter
• pippin
• ripsnorter
• lulu
• humdinger
• lollapalooza
• honey
• corker
• dilly
• standout
• hummer
• crackerjack
• doozy
• dandy
• sockdolager
• cat's meow
• bee's knees
• knockout
• nifty
• jim-dandy

Dissimilar Words

• lemon
• turkey
• loser
• failure
• flop
• bust
• disappointment
• dud
• stinker
• letdown

diamond

2 of 2

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.

Related Words

• gem
• jewel
• pearl
• trap
• decorate
• dress
• dress up
• trick (out)
• spruce (up)
• accessorize
• ribbon
• impearl
• brighten
• boss
• fringe
• chase
• braid
• fillet
• deck
• paint
• freshen
• grace
• garland
• figure
• gild
• embroider
• feather
• hang
• smarten
• filigree
• lace
• adorn
• wreathe
• appliqué
• ornament
• frill
• swag
• flounce
• array
• furbelow
• drape
• emboss
• redo
• embellish
• trim
• festoon
• beautify
• enrich
• pretty (up)
• redecorate
• garnish
• bedeck
• blazon
• bedizen
• doll up
• emblaze
• gussy up
• do up
• caparison
• glitz (up)
• fancify
• do
• fancy up

Dissimilar Words

• display
• simplify
• streamline
• reveal
• strip
• bare
• expose
• uncover
• dismantle
• scar
• divest
• denude
• mar
• spoil
• disfigure
• blemish
• deface
• uglify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of diamond

Noun

Kate Middleton is no stranger to a jewelry stack—particularly her $527K ring stack, which includes multiple eternity bands, her sapphire and diamond engagement ring, and her Welsh gold wedding band (a tradition for royal brides). — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 July 2026

The spacious style features a sophisticated, expensive-looking diamond-stitch pattern and an elegant gold hardware zip-top closure. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Verb

The weekend showcased Chanel snow boots, one-of-a-kind furs, diamonds the size of ice cubes. — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026

Astrochemistry could also benefit from the idea that diamonds in meteorites and rocks may form through cosmic particle irradiation, rather than solely through heat and pressure. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025