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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
Gerber, the daughter of longtime model Cindy Crawford, accessorized with diamond earrings courtesy of Briony Raymond and completed the look with a pair of Minny sandal heels by Jimmy Choo. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 The Giants have bounced Schmitt all over the diamond this season to keep his bat in the lineup. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 28 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 See All Example Sentences for diamond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diamond
  1. gem
  2. jewel
  3. marvel
  4. pearl
  5. trap
  6. decorate
Noun
  • Along the corseted bodice and skirt, gold baguette gems added touches of sparkle.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • The United States is home to an array of underrated gems offering a similarly relaxed ambiance and romantic aesthetic people seek out in their European getaways.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of gem
Verb
  • The eggs mayo, spiked with Maggi and jeweled with trout roe, is a contender for best egg dish in town.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • For the lunch and dinner menus, the focus is squarely on Mediterranean fare; the chicken shish kebab and buttery jeweled rice are solid picks for a simple supper.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2026
Definition of jewel
Noun
  • Where Tarik Skubal is a roaring marvel, Casey Mize is rarely demonstrative on the mound.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Opened in 1910, the original station was considered a marvel of the Beaux Arts style, with imposing, Roman-style columns and an expansive waiting area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of marvel
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
Verb
  • That ought to be advantageous for the Spaniard, who seemed too often to run aground when trapped inside in a more narrow system.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • These defects trap electrical charges, which lowers efficiency and makes permanent damage more likely during reverse-bias operation.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of trap
Verb
  • Rupnik had been one of the most celebrated contemporary religious artists in the Catholic Church, designing stylized mosaics that decorate churches and basilicas around the world, including at Lourdes and the Vatican.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Behind the two men is an antique-style table with dragons decorating the legs, upon which sit two porcelain bird statues and a small pot filled with purple and white flowers.
    — Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
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“Diamond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diamond. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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