1
as in rocks
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
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Finish with a topcoat, like OPI GelColor Intelli-Gel Super Gloss, to lock the polish and gems in place.
—Abby Dupes, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025
That's how many, from face-of-the-city buildings to tiny neighborhood gems, will be a part of this year's Doors Open Milwaukee.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
From hiking famous trails like Camelback Mountain to exploring quirky gems like the Musical Instrument Museum or grabbing a nostalgic milkshake at the Sugar Bowl, the Valley has something for every type of traveler.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
But a lot of the real gems are redacted, per Judge Michael Doolin’s orders.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Between work, family, and everything else on our plates, who has time to sift through countless hours of content to find the gems or the right voices to guide your life and career journey.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Other festival glam finds include face gems (up 78 percent) and blue eye shadow (up 60 percent).
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
As at Four Horsemen, where an oeuf mayonnaise is zebra-striped with squid ink and humble beans are treated like precious gems, Curtola trusts his diners to venture beyond obvious crowd-pleasers.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Score up to 73 percent off fall clothes, home essentials, kitchen must-haves, and more gems across categories.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Finish with a topcoat, like OPI GelColor Intelli-Gel Super Gloss, to lock the polish and gems in place.
—Abby Dupes, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025
That's how many, from face-of-the-city buildings to tiny neighborhood gems, will be a part of this year's Doors Open Milwaukee.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
From hiking famous trails like Camelback Mountain to exploring quirky gems like the Musical Instrument Museum or grabbing a nostalgic milkshake at the Sugar Bowl, the Valley has something for every type of traveler.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
But a lot of the real gems are redacted, per Judge Michael Doolin’s orders.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Between work, family, and everything else on our plates, who has time to sift through countless hours of content to find the gems or the right voices to guide your life and career journey.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Other festival glam finds include face gems (up 78 percent) and blue eye shadow (up 60 percent).
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
As at Four Horsemen, where an oeuf mayonnaise is zebra-striped with squid ink and humble beans are treated like precious gems, Curtola trusts his diners to venture beyond obvious crowd-pleasers.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gems
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What’s more, all this innovation is contained within a movement that measures just 4 mm thick—despite the presence of 379 individual components and 44 jewels.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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There are also mile-wide court dresses; a step-by-step look at the queen’s daily toilette, and a replica of the jewels from the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, which saw Marie Antoinette’s reputation damaged by false criminal accusations.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The store has since closed, but Lovich still remembers it as a place full of unexpected treasures.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Forget caviar, these wild treasures can cost upward of 3,000 euros per kilogram.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 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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Lucid in its clean, limpid minimalism, Mitchell’s prose was like a beautiful, clear river, its bottom not muddy but sparkling—sparkling with what might simply be gravel catching the light or, perhaps, diamonds worth diving for.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The red planet owes its distinctive hue to an oxidizing process that rusts iron present in the rocks and dust of Mars.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Weathering occurs when carbon dioxide in the atmosphere chemically reacts with material on Earth’s surface – such as rocks, minerals and water – to create soils imbued with nutrients that can support plants and other living organisms.—
Chris Impey,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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This might mean blurbing other writers’ books or even just praising them on social media, volunteering to read for literary prizes, or even sharing information about how the famously opaque world of publishing works.—
Maris Kreizman
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Already in the 1970s, a number of variations were released, from different band sizes to versions set with diamonds and other gemstones.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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While the space opened earlier in the summer, Shanker, Nordstrom's Fashion Director Rickie De Sole, and investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Carmen Busquets hosted a fashion week soiree that had the first-floor emporium rocking with more than just gemstones.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their ivory piping mimicked ancient Greek architecture, and featured edible seashells, pearls and busts.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Don't clutch your pearls too soon, because the electromagnetic radiation Tesla EVs emit is non-ionizing.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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The cuffed hem also traps in heat and gives the pants a jogger appearance that looks good with sandals, sneakers, and boots.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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But as a violent storm traps him in isolation, Drew’s body falters and his mind begins to unravel.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gems. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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