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 Perkel, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Carey also performed at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, wearing a shimmery Roberto Cavalli by Fausto Puglisi gown and more than $15 million in diamonds.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
According to police reports and court records, Kisakye, 27, of Randolph, used his insider knowledge of the couple’s home to break in, unlock their safe, then make off with large diamonds, gold, watches, and pearls.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Lipa, who recently stepped at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival wearing a similar design, appeared to wear a $567,000 iteration of the iconic collar that was encrusted with 75 carats of pavé diamonds within an 18kt white gold base.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 June 2026
On what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, Blancpain is showing why diamonds are still a girl’s best friend.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
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
Noun
Eastern diamondbacks Eastern diamondbacks can be brown, yellow or tan, with black, brown and cream diamonds running down their backs.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Carey also performed at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, wearing a shimmery Roberto Cavalli by Fausto Puglisi gown and more than $15 million in diamonds.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
According to police reports and court records, Kisakye, 27, of Randolph, used his insider knowledge of the couple’s home to break in, unlock their safe, then make off with large diamonds, gold, watches, and pearls.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Lipa, who recently stepped at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival wearing a similar design, appeared to wear a $567,000 iteration of the iconic collar that was encrusted with 75 carats of pavé diamonds within an 18kt white gold base.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 June 2026
On what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, Blancpain is showing why diamonds are still a girl’s best friend.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 June 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
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This year’s fair will feature concerts at four venues and exhibits of artwork, woodworking, gardening, flowers, gems and minerals, hobbies, photography and K-12 student projects.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Each timepiece also comes with a matching strap—and the gems even extend to the buckle.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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Great luxury jewels are designed to adorn with beauty and distinction, plus engineered and handmade to live and move on the body with ease.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In the space of 15 years, a milestone that will be marked with a Paris soiree in early July, the company has leveraged its initial digital-first model of highly personalizable jewels made to order in France, into a business with some 100 employees.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Fabric softeners can leave a residue that traps heat and sweat in the sheets’ fibers, according to Schrader.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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The weather is being driven by a heat dome—a block of high pressure that traps hot air—hovering over Western Europe.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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“Diamonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diamonds. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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