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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
White did hesitate at the prospect of playing another real-life figure so soon after his intimidating portrayal of Bruce Springsteen in Scott Cooper’s underappreciated gem, Deliver Me from Nowhere. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 The real gem of Forth is Il Premio, a glam Italian steakhouse that would make any mob wife feel right at home with its moody lighting, mahogany tones, black subway tile, and a playful horse motif. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 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
  • Shoes also embraced a more playful and expressive spirit, with jewels, bows, flowers, bold prints and vibrant colors.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • All are adorned with jewels and tails made of real horsehair, many of which have been eaten by squirrels or other critters.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewel
Noun
  • According to character descriptions provided by the streamer, Mantzoukas plays Lambros, a local store owner and occasional looter of the treasures unearthed at the dig site.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival is a treasure, and a public good Arkansans have reason to support.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 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 men rushed on to the plain, setting more trees ablaze and hurling rocks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • All of the rooms are warm and inviting, with a river-rock fireplace in the living room and the library done up with floor-to-ceiling knotty pine bookshelves.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of rock
Noun
  • That the accusation is being made against an African writer about a prize celebrating African writing is something others have noticed and called out.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That jackpot wasn’t the Mega Millions top prize, which will be at $403 million for Friday’s drawing, or the Jackpot Triple Play, which will be at $500,000.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 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
  • Separately, a woman trapped inside her car in floodwaters was freed outside of Morganton.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Separately, a woman trapped inside her car in floodwaters was freed outside Morganton.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of trap

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

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