GEM Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈjem

Definition of gem

as in jewel

a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament a ring set with diamonds and other precious gems

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rough

as in treasure

someone or something unusually desirable that new car is a real gem she's dating a real gem these days

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lemon
loser

gem

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verb

as in to diamond

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Recent Examples of gem

Noun

The Queen often chooses the gems that best match the color of her outfit for a cohesive look. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026 The 2026 guide has 29 new gems; that number includes a few places that had formerly dropped off the list but now return, having amazed us once again. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Verb

Consider this Tata Harper gem the fountain of youth in oil form. — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 29 Nov. 2022 Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have also laid claim to gem as well, which was the possession of many rulers, including India’s Mughal emperors, before coming into the hands of the British monarchy. — Niha Masih, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2022 See All Example Sentences for gem

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gem

Noun

The crown jewel of the hotel, the wellness program offers all the usual suspects—massages, facials, and a variety of body treatments meant to soothe sore muscles—plus so much more.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026
One of her final outings in the jewels was to the Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2019.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

Cadogan comes from a family that knows dirt can be full of treasure.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Harrison added that among the treasures in the collection are personal photos that haven’t left the band’s archive in more than 40 years, as well as album sketches and other rare keepsakes.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of treasure

Verb

Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz, who sat front row for the Paris Fashion Week show, wore enough Jessica McCormack diamonds to clear 70 carats.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of diamond

Noun

The casual Grill offers light lunches and cook-your-dinner over hot rocks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Gebala has frequently offered updates on Maya’s long recovery in posts to Facebook, including a recent excursion to see the rock band Foo Fighters and celebrate her 13th birthday.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of rock

Noun

The early prizes were awarded mostly to Europeans, as German science especially was preeminent.

— Mattanjah de Vries, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Investors and journalists have now spent two days parsing Anthropic’s IPO filing — its risk factors, its $80 billion headline net loss, and its unusual governance structure — but there’s one number Silicon Valley prizes above all.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of prize

Verb

The discovery and export of hydrocarbons in the 20th century transformed relatively small maritime trading and pearling societies into high-income states integrated into global energy markets.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
In the summer of 2024, while visiting my grandmother in China, my husband gave me a pearl ring and asked if we could be pearled.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026

Definition of pearl

Verb

This year, heavensouls dropped westside trapped, a showcase of plundersymphonic finesse and a tribute to Nigerian beats.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
The 18-story building collapsed Friday in a busy commercial street of the capital Nairobi, trapping construction workers and people reportedly inside shops on the ground and basement floors that had been illegally occupied.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

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