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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as in jewels
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
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The visible result is some incredibly tight shock diamonds, which fans of military aircraft and space travel will definitely be familiar with.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026
The gem, one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, is part of the Crown Jewels.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The experiment involved squeezing a drop of water between two diamonds and studying its changing molecular structure with high-speed imaging and other analysis techniques.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
For sapphires and emeralds, color is typically the most important, while for diamonds, experts prioritize cut and clarity to achieve optimal sparkle.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
It is crafted from gold and set with bands of nine emeralds, 18 rubies, nine sapphires and 365 diamonds.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Those domains certainly could include baseball diamonds, basketball courts and gridirons.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Since launching last fall, Desert diamonds have been seen on several red carpets, from Rose Byrne at the 2025 Oscars to Jessie Buckley and Kate Hudson at the 2025 Actor Awards.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
The Koh-i-Noor, one of the world's most famous diamonds, is set in the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, in the Tower of London.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The visible result is some incredibly tight shock diamonds, which fans of military aircraft and space travel will definitely be familiar with.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026
The gem, one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, is part of the Crown Jewels.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The experiment involved squeezing a drop of water between two diamonds and studying its changing molecular structure with high-speed imaging and other analysis techniques.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
For sapphires and emeralds, color is typically the most important, while for diamonds, experts prioritize cut and clarity to achieve optimal sparkle.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
It is crafted from gold and set with bands of nine emeralds, 18 rubies, nine sapphires and 365 diamonds.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Those domains certainly could include baseball diamonds, basketball courts and gridirons.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Since launching last fall, Desert diamonds have been seen on several red carpets, from Rose Byrne at the 2025 Oscars to Jessie Buckley and Kate Hudson at the 2025 Actor Awards.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Jackie Jackson is opulently dressed for a football game, diamonds blazing on both hands, chandelier earrings, and black high heels under her trousers.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
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That’s where teams can find the true gems.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District is one of Kansas City’s true cultural gems.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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On her formal encounters with presidents and other foreign leaders, Elizabeth would bedazzle with her tiaras, earrings and necklaces, heavy with history and laden with priceless jewels.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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It can be tucked into trousers for the office, tied in the front with shorts for a vacation, and dressed up with a skirt and jewels for a night off.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Holes are drilled at an upward angle, leading to a central chamber where the bees then fall into a glass jar that traps them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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For hot sleepers or anyone dealing with night sweats, cotton’s moisture-wicking properties offer a real advantage over polyester, which traps heat and humidity against the skin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Diamonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diamonds. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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