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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Recent Examples of gem
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
But there are gems that are a Sunday afternoon drive away as well, serving up the best beef, sweets and overall experiences a Hoosier can have.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 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
Released in 2023, the four Summit models are based on the original Alpine Eagle from 2019, but showcase precious metals and gems.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
But there are gems that are a Sunday afternoon drive away as well, serving up the best beef, sweets and overall experiences a Hoosier can have.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 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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The adjacent chamber is in glittering gold tiles and features designs that are themselves mosaics of jewels, silks, sequins and even mink.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fewer than 10 jewels attributed to Queen Amélie are known today, including a small group of sapphires and pearls that were taken from the Louvre in an elaborate heist last October.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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There are outfit repeaters, vintage treasure hunters, and even emotional dressers.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Search for treasures at Chesterdales Antiques, a must-stop for antique and vintage hunters, or browse boutiques on the walkable shopping streets—Fifth Avenue or Third Avenue.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The weekend showcased Chanel snow boots, one-of-a-kind furs, diamonds the size of ice cubes.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cheerfully unconcerned with any notion of what real lawyers might wear to work, costume designer Paula Bradley creates her own fantasy version of office wear involving jewel-tone hats and gloves, diamonds the size of baseballs and enormous displays of cleavage.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rediscovery of ancient creatures Back in the 1970s, the team discovered the fossils eroding from a rock formation on the Noonkanbah cattle station, located east of the isolated township of Derby in the Kimberley.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Bridgeman’s next shot went off a rock and bounced back toward the ocean.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Perplexity also funds prizes like $500 gift cards, AirPods, and Oura Rings for their clients’ employees who win a follow-up eight-week challenge to integrate AI into their workflows.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From stone faces to pearl charm tips, Macmillan’s imagination ran beyond the bounds of natural beauty, marrying organic animation with sculpture techniques.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Water simply pearled on the surface without penetrating the membrane, and even the shoes’ exterior dried pretty quickly once the clouds parted and the sun came out.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Normally, mucus works with tiny hair-like cells in the nose to trap allergens and germs.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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The deepest section of the valley is 282 feet below sea level, the lowest point in North America, and the heat gets trapped down there to the point where triple digit temperatures are the norm through July and August.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Gem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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