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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 backstory Behind this boutique gem lies a quintessentially Kenyan success story. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 Played in sequence, tracks that are gems in their own right become nearly anonymous in situ. — Lisle Younger, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 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
  • The South Korean star is captured in a demure Safari top or leather blazer donning jewels from Damiani’s Belle Époque and Belle Époque Reel collections, including the signature cross pendent.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness puts Maryland on an international stage every May.
    — TK Kuegler, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewel
Noun
  • Meet fairies, walk through Pixie’s Detour and the Rainbow Rainforest, hunt for Giant Dandelions and treasure, chat with Archimedes the talking tree (in English or Spanish), visit the Tree of Life and unlock the Secret Garden laser show.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Nor was the girl, nor were any of the treasures still waiting to be plundered.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 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
  • Metallica, the San Francisco rock band that has sold 125 million albums worldwide and is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The Brooklyn group prizes playfulness over conformity on its latest album, plumbing country, folk, indie rock, art pop, and more for an album of giddy love songs and existential gender trouble.
    — Cameron Cook, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of rock
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  • Among her likely competitors, Audrey Hobert and Malcolm Todd will be fun to watch as the Grammys’ first set of siblings nominated against each other for this prize.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • And both won first prize in their respective age groups, as Joseph was the only first prize winner in his age group, and Joshua was one of two first-prize winners in his age group.
    — Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 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
  • At least one person reported that the children, ages 12 and 5, were trapped on the second floor of the home, officials said.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The site was attacked again with a drone on Sunday, as emergency rescuers were searching for people trapped under the rubble, Ukrainian authorities said.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of trap

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