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
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Her latest collection features pearl necklaces dangling with starfish and gold smiley faces studded with diamonds.
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Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
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.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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The photos included a close-up of Swift's engagement ring, which ABC News confirmed is an old-mine brilliant cut diamond designed by Kelce and Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry in New York City.
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Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Her latest collection features pearl necklaces dangling with starfish and gold smiley faces studded with diamonds.
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Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Verb
The weekend showcased Chanel snow boots, one-of-a-kind furs, diamonds the size of ice cubes.
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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.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diamond
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Wedged between two popular vacation towns – Pagosa Springs and Durango – Chimney Rock National Monument is another southwestern Colorado gem.
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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Jewel Tones Callie Windle, the founder of Callie Windle Interiors in Dallas, Texas, is averse to jewel toned bedding.
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Durica said the event that shaped the world leaves behind much more than a board game and a marvel of engineering.
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The Amazing Race is a program that used to win this category year over year, and is considered a production marvel.
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From stone faces to pearl charm tips, Macmillan’s imagination ran beyond the bounds of natural beauty, marrying organic animation with sculpture techniques.
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Residents also joined the search, using shovels and their bare hands to remove rubble in an effort to reach children trapped beneath the debris.
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The child, identified by authorities as Klieber Moran, was rescued after spending six days trapped beneath the rubble, Rodríguez said.
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In fact, decorating your cubicle versus your laptop screen, might just be the way to move your career forward.
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For the little ones, bring their bike, wagon, scooter or stroller to decorate before taking a Liberty Lap through the park.
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“Diamond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diamond. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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