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
Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
That restructuring would have ripple effects across industries long dominated by colonial extraction, particularly mining and diamonds.
—Lindsey Granger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
Other minerals commonly found in the territory include diamonds, gold, nickel, titanium, tungsten, zinc and more, according to Greenland’s Mineral Resources Authority.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Because Broncos quarterback Bo Nix still is very much upright, this feels extremely disrespectful, but the good news for Denver fans is that the only previous instance ended with diamonds on Nick Foles’ finger and bronze in front of Lincoln Financial Field.
—Toby Mergler, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The tennis bracelets alone totaled 225 diamonds.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Chalamet donned the delicate Panthère de Cartier necklace, crafted from 18k white gold, diamonds, emeralds, and onyx, its gleam unmissable against his dark Chrome Hearts ensemble.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
The actor paired his ivory Maison Margiela dinner jacket with Omega’s De Ville Trésor, a 40mm watch in stainless steel and a bezel set with 72 diamonds.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
Its three glittering diamonds had a powerful effect on Sophie Rhys-Jones—rendering her speechless.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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 colorful vintage patterns of diamonds and snowflakes are especially fun for under $15.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
That restructuring would have ripple effects across industries long dominated by colonial extraction, particularly mining and diamonds.
—Lindsey Granger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
Other minerals commonly found in the territory include diamonds, gold, nickel, titanium, tungsten, zinc and more, according to Greenland’s Mineral Resources Authority.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Because Broncos quarterback Bo Nix still is very much upright, this feels extremely disrespectful, but the good news for Denver fans is that the only previous instance ended with diamonds on Nick Foles’ finger and bronze in front of Lincoln Financial Field.
—Toby Mergler, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The tennis bracelets alone totaled 225 diamonds.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Chalamet donned the delicate Panthère de Cartier necklace, crafted from 18k white gold, diamonds, emeralds, and onyx, its gleam unmissable against his dark Chrome Hearts ensemble.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
The actor paired his ivory Maison Margiela dinner jacket with Omega’s De Ville Trésor, a 40mm watch in stainless steel and a bezel set with 72 diamonds.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
Its three glittering diamonds had a powerful effect on Sophie Rhys-Jones—rendering her speechless.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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Although these gems are sometimes paired with outdated or dirty lampshades, replacing a shade is an easy fix.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Below, browse through cool-girl winter pants from Aritzia, Quince, Mango, and Zara, just to name a few gems.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Archival jewels from Fred Leighton elevated the look.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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Luxury businesses that helped customers evade sales and use taxes by shipping empty boxes out of the city, while delivering the art, jewels, or other expensive items to million-dollar homes and offices.—
Randall Fox,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2026
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From trad wives to spin classes to caregiving, Smithuijsen reveals how late stage capitalism strips women of agency and traps them in endless cycles of empty consumption and thankless labor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The cuffed hem also traps in heat and gives the pants a jogger appearance that looks good with sandals, sneakers, and boots.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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