diamonds 1 of 2

plural of diamond

diamonds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of diamond

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of diamonds
Noun
The earrings are part of a modular set made of gold, diamonds, and sapphires, like many pieces in the royal collection. Valentine Ulgu-Servant, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026 These guarantees enabled them to secure credit lines from foreign banks, which were then used to purchase diamonds and conduct international business. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 Vintage jewelry is especially valuable when it’s made of gold or platinum and features diamonds or other gemstones, Hirsch says. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026 Those born under Aries can also count aquamarine and bloodstone among their birthstones, as well as diamonds. Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Her design approach synthesizes classical references with a modern Danish sensibility to highlight the innate beauty of diamonds and pearls. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 Hadid is reportedly wearing their Quatre Radiant Edition Wedding Band, which costs $6,450 and is a yellow gold grosgrain ring accented by a delicate line of diamonds. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2026 This arrangement keeps atoms from sliding away from each other and makes diamonds one of the hardest materials in the world. Robin MacAluso, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 In celebrating the players who are not afraid to take risks, and taking time to nurture the rough diamonds at the club, the tour is the first step in De Zerbi stamping his footprint on a club that had lost its way in recent years. Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 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 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
  • Both teams turned in defensive gems in the second inning, though only one resulted in an out.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Upstate New York has no shortage of escape routes—charming inns, boutique hotels, and endless Airbnb gems—and choosing one is always the hardest part.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The cave was used to film scenes with Polyphemus, the Cyclops who traps Odysseus and his crew in his cave before devouring several of the men.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Lightly mist the floor rather than pouring or soaking, and follow with a microfiber mop that traps dirt without leaving excess moisture behind.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • These programs,the crown jewels of public diplomacy, also happen to be cheap.
    James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Though most wouldn’t associate diamonds with crystal healing, Huang says the rare jewels—which Aries and Taurus both count among their birthstones—actually hold a meaning of their own.
    Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Diamonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diamonds. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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