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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
The Rays got an absolute gem from starting pitcher Freddy Peralta, kept the Guardians off the board consistently and came through with timely hits of their own. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 That's not every one of them, but there's always a little fool's gold hiding among the real gems. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 15 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
  1. jewel
  2. treasure
  3. diamond
  4. rock
  5. prize
  6. pearl
  7. trap
Noun
  • Meanwhile the star accessorized with matching pointy pumps and loaded up on glittering jewels courtesy of Cartier.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Diamond jewels by Cartier, including the house’s Agrafe earrings, completed Chan’s look.
    — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewel
Noun
  • Supporting this remarkable local treasure offers a rare chance to experience authentic culinary artistry from a true master.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
  • There’s joy, there’s music, there’s magically regenerating food, trees that flower and fruit at the same time, piles of treasure, crystals that rain from the sky, everlasting happiness and health.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 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 wondrous story was adapted by frequent Laika collaborator Chris Butler from the epic 2011 novel written by Colin Meloy (frontman for indie rock band the Decemberists, whose original music is featured here) and illustrated by Carson Ellis.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Anthropocene will mark a permanent geological and paleontological boundary in the rock record.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rock
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  • An image of ink droplets inside a printer has won first prize at the Nikon Small World photomicrography competition, which focuses on images taken through a microscope.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Congratulations to Zane Li, who has now won enough young-designer prizes to have something like an EGOT, and to Aisling Camps and Emily Dawn Long, who are this year’s runners-up.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of prize
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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
  • 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
  • The friction over editorial decisions, particularly around Israel, has trapped CBS in its own Middle East media war.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The alligator was trapped and killed, Winter Garden Police Chief Michael Mason said.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of trap

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“Gem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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