gem 1 of 2

noun

ˈjem How to pronounce gem (audio)
Definition of gemnext
1
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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2
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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gem

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verb

as in to diamond

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Recent Examples of gem
Noun
This summer, swap the tried-and-true classics for these up-and-coming Mediterranean gems instead. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 Here’s why the laundry room is a hidden gem and how it can be thoughtfully decorated in order to truly make a statement. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 July 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
  1. jewel
  2. treasure
  3. diamond
  4. rock
  5. prize
  6. pearl
  7. trap
Noun
  • With each passing day that the jewels remain missing, fears grow that these pieces of French national heritage have been dismantled, their famed emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds cut apart and sold on the black market.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026
  • Considered the jewel of the offseason Ryan Weathers trade with the Yankees, Lewis is second in the Southern League with 17 homers.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of jewel
Noun
  • The Atocha, a Spanish treasure galleon, sank in a hurricane off the Florida Keys in 1622 while carrying silver, gold and emeralds.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
  • Vintage Clothes, Jewelry, and Watches Paxton says vintage clothes, jewelry, and watches are one of the top categories for hidden attic treasures worth big bucks.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026
Definition of treasure
Verb
  • The timeless design features diamond floral clusters topped with large drop pearls, creating a look that feels both regal and wearable for any occasion.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Definition of diamond
Noun
  • And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • That roundup includes the Billboard Hot 100, as well as lists that are focused on pop, rock, alternative and dance music.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of rock
Noun
  • However small, titles can still come loaded with stars or prizes.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • Nearly 500,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 July 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
  • What to read next Within one lunar week (which is roughly seven months on Earth), over half the methane was trapped at the moon's cold polar areas, with a whopping 42% of the substance trapped at the south pole compared to 12% at the north pole.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 14 July 2026
  • The film follows a man trapped inside a bar, where reality begins to unravel in increasingly disturbing ways.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Definition of trap

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“Gem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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