1
as in jewels
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 treasures
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 gems
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
More than 56,000 gems are on sale right now, some of which are even an extra 30 percent off for a limited time.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Our picks run the gamut—from home decor gems to high-tech gadgets, skin-care gift sets to culinary staples— but are still selective enough to feel special during the big unboxing reveal.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
For a more private retreat, travelers can try small guesthouses like Rooms Hotel – Tbilisi and boutique gems such as Shota Rustaveli where comfort, design, and style are guaranteed for under $50 a night.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
From a new play play about a mother-son road trip to a jazz guitar icon and festival devoted to gems, there is plenty to see and do in the Bay Area Area this weekend.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
As the holiday entertaining season approaches, here’s an easy recipe for these golden gems that is sure to please.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
But often these insightful gems are just left on our proverbial shelves gathering dust.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
To date, four people have been charged in connection with that caper; the gems have not yet been recovered.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Our list spans 84 years of festive favorites and hidden gems.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
More than 56,000 gems are on sale right now, some of which are even an extra 30 percent off for a limited time.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Our picks run the gamut—from home decor gems to high-tech gadgets, skin-care gift sets to culinary staples— but are still selective enough to feel special during the big unboxing reveal.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
For a more private retreat, travelers can try small guesthouses like Rooms Hotel – Tbilisi and boutique gems such as Shota Rustaveli where comfort, design, and style are guaranteed for under $50 a night.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
From a new play play about a mother-son road trip to a jazz guitar icon and festival devoted to gems, there is plenty to see and do in the Bay Area Area this weekend.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
As the holiday entertaining season approaches, here’s an easy recipe for these golden gems that is sure to please.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
But often these insightful gems are just left on our proverbial shelves gathering dust.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
To date, four people have been charged in connection with that caper; the gems have not yet been recovered.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gems
Noun
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High-end jewelry brand Larkspur & Hawk is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a dazzling holiday campaign featuring the mother-daughter duo in over $18,500 worth of their jewels from the Palette collection, which is an ode to founder Emily Satloff's signature foiling.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Elaine Hendrix has emerged as one of the shining jewels of Dancing With the Stars’ 34th season, serving as a beacon of light amid the noise surrounding the competitive reality show.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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In the 1930s, amid fears the palace collection would be seized by Japan’s Imperial Army, many of the treasures were evacuated to other cities and spent years on the road, sometimes hidden in temples and caves on the way.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Downtown, colorful art galleries and boutiques are filled with coastal treasures from handmade jewelry to nautical prints and souvenirs.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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Astrochemistry could also benefit from the idea that diamonds in meteorites and rocks may form through cosmic particle irradiation, rather than solely through heat and pressure.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Designed by Schmidt Design Group, the design embraces the site’s natural topography, with a scenic overlook to the canyon at its highest point and a playground that takes advantage of a natural slope with climbing loops, rocks and a slide.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and the number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Winners will claim their prizes during the 16th annual HMMA ceremony on November 19 at The Avalon in Hollywood.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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If gemstones are on your radar, Avoova’s owner is also a leading expert in tanzanite.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nevertheless, throughout Myanmar’s recent history, the global demand for its gemstones, jade and timber, especially teak, has thrived.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Originally commissioned for Queen Maria Cristina in the late 19th century, the tiara features upright diamond loops with white pearls at the center of each sinuous turn.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Other photos showcase details from the celebration, including the three-tier wedding cake topped with a pair of white swan figurines, Condor's bridal jewelry (such as strands of pearls and a stunning blue statement ring), and some of the tempting food offerings.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My favorite is the Turtle Fur Totally Tubular—100 percent merino wool that traps heat better than fleece while staying breathable, keeping me warm even in sudden snow or chilly winds.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The tragic death of the Sepulveda family patriarch calls his descendants back to Villa Sepulveda, a Spanish colonial manor in a coconut plantation; but a landslide traps the guests inside, transforming the funeral plans into a supernatural reckoning of sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Gems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gems. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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