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
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Popular beaches include Hidden Beach (a secluded oasis), Veteran’s Beach (great for boaters), and Crescent Beach (a gem with a quaint grassy area).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 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
The vast array of gems is a tribute to the maison’s rich history of Art Deco style and its early Egyptian Revival pieces, dating to an era when a new modern style was taking hold just as some antuiquity’s most significant discoveries were captivating the Western imagination.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Popular beaches include Hidden Beach (a secluded oasis), Veteran’s Beach (great for boaters), and Crescent Beach (a gem with a quaint grassy area).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 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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What a privilege for our crown-jewel stadium to welcome folks from around the globe and act as an advertisement for Atlanta and our country.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Savopoulos makes just a handful of jewels a year, available through Symbolic & Chase’s London salon.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, Julián also discovers his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by, in a loveable, benevolent family-friendly feature.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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America is turning 250, but not all of its greatest treasures sit behind museum glass.—
Staff,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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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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Emergency crews searched Saturday night for a swimmer who went underwater near a popular rock face on a lake in the North Carolina mountains and never resurfaced.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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New Yorkers loathed Dolan, who was seen as a nepo hire more concerned about fronting his blues rock band, JD & The Straight Shot, than developing a winning culture.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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My journalism awards include the 2010 Society of American Business Editors and Writers prize for commentary.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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In the live finale, New Hampshire native Aubry Bracco was crowned the 50th season Sole Survivor with a $2 million prize.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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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
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It is believed he may have been trapped in that same spot for nearly 24 hours until a passerby was finally able to hear his calls for help, West Metro Fire Rescue said.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Police and fire officials said the men were on the reef when the incoming tide quickly surrounded them and left them trapped with rising water and no safe way back to shore.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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“Gem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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