Synonyms of gems

gems 1 of 2

noun

plural of gem

1

as in jewels

a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament

a ring set with diamonds and other precious gems

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jewels
• rocks
• gemstones
• brilliants
• jewelries
• trinkets
• baubles
• cameos
• cabochons
• rhinestones
• scarabs
• birthstones
• baguettes
• zircons
• solitaires
• crown jewels
• pastes
• bijous
• teardrops

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roughs

2

as in treasures

someone or something unusually desirable

that new car is a real gem

she's dating a real gem these days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jewels
• treasures
• prizes
• pearls
• plums
• valuables
• blessings
• catches
• finds
• spoils
• goodies
• windfalls
• booties
• golds
• brass rings
• swags
• loots
• glories
• godsends
• plunders
• prides
• treasure troves
• prize moneys
• jackpots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losers
• lemons

gems

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of gem

as in diamonds

Related Words

• jewels
• diamonds
• pearls
• traps
• tricks (out)
• accessorizes
• impearls
• brightens
• bosses
• dresses up
• ribbons
• feathers
• smartens
• freshens
• fringes
• frills
• garlands
• spruces (up)
• figures
• furbelows
• embroiders
• filigrees
• chases
• fillets
• braids
• swags
• gilds
• wreathes
• laces
• appliqués
• flounces
• paints
• ornaments
• hangs
• decks
• graces
• adorns
• festoons
• garnishes
• arrays
• embosses
• redoes
• drapes
• redecorates
• enriches
• embellishes
• decorates
• beautifies
• dresses
• trims
• bedecks
• bedizens
• dolls up
• pretties (up)
• gussies up
• blazons
• emblazes
• caparisons
• does up
• fancifies
• glitzes (up)
• fancies up
• does

Dissimilar Words

• displays
• reveals
• strips
• simplifies
• streamlines
• uncovers
• exposes
• bares
• denudes
• dismantles
• scars
• divests
• spoils
• disfigures
• mars
• uglifies
• defaces
• blemishes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gems

Noun

Played in sequence, tracks that are gems in their own right become nearly anonymous in situ. — Lisle Younger, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

These piece have become more trendy in recent years with customers wanting to find gems that complement their spaces. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Paddling, hiking or staying overnight at the Orlando-area’s outdoor gems showcases Florida’s unique habitats, including pine flatwoods, wetlands, hydric hammocks, scrubs, and open prairies. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Soundtracked by a theatrical orchestral arrangement that switches back and forth between jazzy and classical styles, the minute-long video opens with the pop star in a white suit and top hat, outfitted with many silver gems and brooches. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026

Here, though, those gems are, well, real stones, weighing in at over 170 carats and, sadly, with no powers attached. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026

The Queen often chooses the gems that best match the color of her outfit for a cohesive look. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026

Even the interpolations of rap gems thanks to Hov’s live band 1500 or Nothin’ and previous invitees salute the genre’s history. — Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2026

With Taylor Swift, a precocious teen met listeners in their own teenage heartache, their deep-seeded loneliness, and that overarching, painful desire to fit in with a collection of country-pop gems. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026