as in gems
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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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 diamonds
Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
South Africa is among the world's biggest producers of diamonds and gold, and the top producer of platinum.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
While clear diamonds are the most popular stores, moissanite and sapphires are the most popular non-diamond ones.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
There are diamonds too, of course, which were added later by jeweler to the French crown Mellerio dits Meller.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Yeoh also dialed up the drama with her sculptural Mikimoto necklace, which featured pearls and diamonds.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 Feb. 2026
For decades, the crown dazzled millions of visitors with its 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds, accenting eight palmettes alternating with stately gold eagles.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Inspired by Brontë’s bracelet, McCormack—whose work is influenced by the Victorian and Georgian eras—created a pair of drop earrings made of garnets, diamonds, and pearls.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Cheerfully unconcerned with any notion of what real lawyers might wear to work, costume designer Paula Bradley creates her own fantasy version of office wear involving jewel-tone hats and gloves, diamonds the size of baseballs and enormous displays of cleavage.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Lucid in its clean, limpid minimalism, Mitchell’s prose was like a beautiful, clear river, its bottom not muddy but sparkling—sparkling with what might simply be gravel catching the light or, perhaps, diamonds worth diving for.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025
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Other staples of the longstanding Zodiaque include men’s and women’s 18k white gold watches, set by hand in glimmering diamonds, and long pendant necklaces set against colorful malachite, sodalite, quartz, and turquoise.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
South Africa is among the world's biggest producers of diamonds and gold, and the top producer of platinum.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
While clear diamonds are the most popular stores, moissanite and sapphires are the most popular non-diamond ones.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
There are diamonds too, of course, which were added later by jeweler to the French crown Mellerio dits Meller.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Yeoh also dialed up the drama with her sculptural Mikimoto necklace, which featured pearls and diamonds.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 Feb. 2026
For decades, the crown dazzled millions of visitors with its 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds, accenting eight palmettes alternating with stately gold eagles.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Inspired by Brontë’s bracelet, McCormack—whose work is influenced by the Victorian and Georgian eras—created a pair of drop earrings made of garnets, diamonds, and pearls.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 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
Cheerfully unconcerned with any notion of what real lawyers might wear to work, costume designer Paula Bradley creates her own fantasy version of office wear involving jewel-tone hats and gloves, diamonds the size of baseballs and enormous displays of cleavage.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Lucid in its clean, limpid minimalism, Mitchell’s prose was like a beautiful, clear river, its bottom not muddy but sparkling—sparkling with what might simply be gravel catching the light or, perhaps, diamonds worth diving for.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diamonds
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Stocks at Night Email Newsletter From the CNBC Pro staff comes an evening playbook on Wall Street’s biggest headlines, moves, and hidden gems from the day, and get a first look at tomorrow’s stock market moving moments.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Below, browse through flattering wide-leg jeans, expensive-looking ballet flats, and delicious cashmere tops, just to name a few gems.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Below, explore their multi-million dollar jewels, in addition to trending styles like toro et moi and east-west rings.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sokolowski says leaving it wet or bunched on the floor traps water and encourages mold, mildew, and odor, which break down fibers over time.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the winter, warmer air sits above the valley level and colder air lowers to the valley floor, creating a lid that traps the fog, frequently for days or weeks.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Diamonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diamonds. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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