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
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Plus, consider an ultra-brightening vitamin C cream, refreshing rose water mist, and skin-plumping serum—just to name a few more gems.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
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.
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Niha Masih,
Washington Post,
13 Oct. 2022
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Noun
There are also five-star restaurants, boutiques and specialty shops, family-friendly attractions, and more—all at a small-town pace, making Jensen Beach a gem worth visiting along Florida’s Treasure Coast between Fort Pierce and West Palm Beach.
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Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Plus, consider an ultra-brightening vitamin C cream, refreshing rose water mist, and skin-plumping serum—just to name a few more gems.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Verb
Consider this Tata Harper gem the fountain of youth in oil form.
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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.
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Niha Masih,
Washington Post,
13 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gem
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Hanson has long tried to dismantle the crown jewel of Howard’s legacy—yet after Australia’s worst mass shooting since Port Arthur, her rhetoric and Howard’s converged.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
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The weekly markets turn to late-season treasure—figs, truffles, chestnuts, cheeses and olives.
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Enola also realizes that Tewkesbury's family must have hidden the gold in Maltese cliff, because Tewkesbury previously told her stories about a treasure hidden there.
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The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
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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.
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Remove sticks, rocks, clumps, and other debris from the soil that can impede growth.
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Booking internationally renowned rock and jazz bassist Doug Wimbish and his WimBash circle of musical collaborators exemplifies the Hartford Bonanza approach to showcasing locally rooted talent.
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Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
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When the Allied powers prevailed in World War II, the United States took the ship as a war prize.
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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.
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Residents also joined the search, using shovels and their bare hands to remove rubble in an effort to reach children trapped beneath the debris.
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The child, identified by authorities as Klieber Moran, was rescued after spending six days trapped beneath the rubble, Rodríguez said.
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“Gem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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