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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as in to diamond
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Recent Examples of gem
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022
Other options include having a piece of jewelry entirely stone set or partially gem set, depending on the piece.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
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Noun
Stop in Sugar Mountain for golf, gem mining, or a thrilling ride on the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Verb
Will Pacific Northwest gem Seattle rank No. 1 or will the elite mountain town of Boulder, Colo., take the top spot?
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022
Other options include having a piece of jewelry entirely stone set or partially gem set, depending on the piece.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gem
Noun
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Since 2015, the hotel has been a jewel of the Oetker Collection, whose portfolio includes icons such as Le Bristol Paris and the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Senior Test Kitchen editor Shilpa Uskokovic carefully crowned the top with the jewel-like fruit.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
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The pair kept venturing farther across the rocks, hoping to find more treasures along the shoreline.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Witter is Desert Vintage’s longest-serving employee, save for its current owners, Roberto Cowan and Salima Boufelfel, and is in charge of categorizing and dating the rare and glorious treasures that come through the shop’s doors.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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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
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The unique red rock buttes often show up in movies, calendars and magazines.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Amanda Pecsenye Behind the handwritten lyrics and archival concert outfits in Ohio’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is Amanda Pecsenye, whose curatorial eye uncovers new artifacts amid the persistent rumble of rock music.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Map out the road to the final and pick your favorite team to take home the world’s biggest prize.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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Part of a trash chute had to be cut open to rescue a woman trapped inside.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The small animal was trapped nearly six feet down inside the tube, with no easy way out.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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“Gem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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