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
Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
Great-granddaughter Princess Charlotte wore a diamond horseshoe brooch that once belonged to the late monarch.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
Now that Off the Wall has been elevated to diamond status, Jackson claims three such winners.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The United Arab Emirates has become the main destination for conflict minerals from the Central African Republic, placing Dubai at the center of a lucrative trade in gold and diamonds tied to armed groups and foreign smuggling networks, according to a new investigation.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
Great-granddaughter Princess Charlotte wore a diamond horseshoe brooch that once belonged to the late monarch.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Verb
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
Now that Off the Wall has been elevated to diamond status, Jackson claims three such winners.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diamond
Noun
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Anyone would be happy to unwrap these under-$25 gems, like a classic Carhartt beanie that’s great for cold weather and Ugg socks for cozy nights in.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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Pierce says the hidden gem of the season happens over two nights in January.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
7 Dec. 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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So the Miami Dolphins’ 6-7 record after Sunday’s fourth win in a row is a thing worthy of marvel mostly in the context of how ugly this season’s nadir was at 1-6, as the flames from the dumpster fire grew.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
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Eric Fanene, his former coach at Chabot, marvels at Pole’s storybook rise.—
Matt Schwab,
Mercury News,
5 Dec. 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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It is believed he may have been trapped in that same spot for nearly 24 hours until a passerby was finally able to hear his calls for help, West Metro Fire Rescue said.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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But Kpler, which tracks ship movements, said that its data shows no significant movement for the 220 tankers and the nearly 500 overall ships now trapped in the Persian Gulf.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Wilber and his sister had spent days decorating the cap, bedazzling the bottom half in blue and white gems — the colors of the Nicaraguan flag.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The sandals are embellished with the signature Ribbon buckle, which decorates a dainty strap that wraps delicately around the ankle.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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“Diamond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diamond. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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