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
Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Durango Antique Market Hunt for bargains and hidden gems at the Durango Antique Market, a downtown storefront with more than 20 different vendors.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
None come close to reaching the heights of Wan’s vision, but there are a few gems and a few real stinkers in the bunch.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Fancy colored diamonds have been all the rage recently; prices of the gems have skyrocketed by 205 percent over the last 20 years, according to a recent report from Natural Diamond Council, in partnership with Choron Group and the Fancy Color Research Foundation.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Awww, good luck, you two Golden gems!
—Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Throughout, Bromberg shares his insider knowledge of Montréal’s dynamic food scene, revealing the stories behind these neighborhood gems that define the city’s remarkable culinary identity.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
The company is positioning itself as a destination for horror fans seeking unique and unforgettable cinema, from nerve-wracking horror to stylish thrillers and cult-ready gems.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
My personal enjoyment of Freakier Friday notwithstanding, the genre that gave us the makeover montage and a lot of really bad advice has felt a bit stale since the aughts heyday of Blue Crush, The Princess Diaries, Miss Congeniality, and so many other girl-gets-guy-but-also-has-a-Growing-Arc gems.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
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If the current crop of blockbusters and indie gems isn't quite hitting the mark for you, there's a solid chance one of Netflix's homegrown titles will.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Durango Antique Market Hunt for bargains and hidden gems at the Durango Antique Market, a downtown storefront with more than 20 different vendors.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
None come close to reaching the heights of Wan’s vision, but there are a few gems and a few real stinkers in the bunch.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Fancy colored diamonds have been all the rage recently; prices of the gems have skyrocketed by 205 percent over the last 20 years, according to a recent report from Natural Diamond Council, in partnership with Choron Group and the Fancy Color Research Foundation.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Awww, good luck, you two Golden gems!
—Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Throughout, Bromberg shares his insider knowledge of Montréal’s dynamic food scene, revealing the stories behind these neighborhood gems that define the city’s remarkable culinary identity.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
The company is positioning itself as a destination for horror fans seeking unique and unforgettable cinema, from nerve-wracking horror to stylish thrillers and cult-ready gems.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
My personal enjoyment of Freakier Friday notwithstanding, the genre that gave us the makeover montage and a lot of really bad advice has felt a bit stale since the aughts heyday of Blue Crush, The Princess Diaries, Miss Congeniality, and so many other girl-gets-guy-but-also-has-a-Growing-Arc gems.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gems
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The fan blog reported that Princess Marie Caroline added more shimmer with statement diamond drop earrings that Princess Marie and Princess Sophie have also sported previously, bringing another heirloom into her parure of bridal jewels.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Menē, started by former gold bullion trader Roy Sebag and art historian and curator Diana Picasso, is a disruptive jewelry brand which sells solid gold and platinum jewels and objects — including buttons, dog tags and chess pieces — by weight, intended as investments to hold capital.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Key Background Nazi forces stole extensive collections of art and cultural treasures from across Europe during World War II, primarily from Jewish owners who were sent to concentration camps.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Enter the Crafty Grandma Aesthetic, a trend that’s dominating interiors with its mix of handmade details, vintage treasures, and playful patterns.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Aug. 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
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Understanding these dynamics is a key piece in the puzzle of planet formation, as dust settles into larger layers including pebbles and rocks, and eventually planetary cores.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The net was pulled along the sandy bottom, running over rocks jutting out from the soft seafloor.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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The $2,000,000 Lucky game launched in May, and since then players have won more than $27 million in prizes — and more than $77 million in prizes are left, including two more top prizes.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Speaking of art, these nails are not just your typical tips and go even farther than chrome or gemstones.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Swift’s imagery for the album engages with that paradox, featuring her dolled up in showgirl attire, her sparkling ensembles dripping with gemstones.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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This isn't the first time Margoyles has made viewers of the popular show clutch their pearls from her unfiltered musings.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The halter-neck mini, from the brand Retrofête ($1,498), is completely covered in strands of pearls, including at the collar, which gave the look of a pearl choker necklace.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
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In contrast, focusing on weaknesses traps people in a cycle of fixing deficiencies; over time, this limits performance by missing opportunities to generate truly forward-looking solutions.—
Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The utility has a fraught history with the California Coastal Commission, whose former senior scientist dubbed Diablo Canyon California’s largest marine predator because its intake system traps copious ocean larvae.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Gems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gems. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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