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
Sabrina Picou, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025
The physical properties of diamond offer a potential solution, researchers say.
—Elizabeth Preston, New York Times, 9 Oct. 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
In January 2018, Alan's then-fiancée shared a photo on her Instagram of her diamond ring to announce the news.
—Sabrina Picou, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025
The physical properties of diamond offer a potential solution, researchers say.
—Elizabeth Preston, New York Times, 9 Oct. 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
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Aberdeenshire This gem tucked right in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town offers an atmospheric home base for exploring the city.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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The singer — whose life story was adapted into the 2012 musical Melanie and the Record Man — dropped several gems about her transformative festival experience during a 2018 interview with Best Classic Bands.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 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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But there are many misconceptions that persist about these metabolic marvels.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Oct. 2025
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Above, she and her husband marvel at the celebratory decor at the end of the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention on July 28, 2016.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 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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Today, Pérez feels trapped in a country that doesn’t want her.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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From a high school dropout and gang member who experienced homelessness to a PhD holder and founder of the Love Beyond Walls non-profit, Lester shares his journey navigating the trauma of poverty while exposing the systemic educational injustices that trap Black communities.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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Look to flea market finds to decorate with your harvest bounty.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Students took on more responsibility, leading cultural celebrations and decorating school halls.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Diamond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diamond. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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