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

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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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gems

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gem
as in diamonds

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Recent Examples of gems
Noun
The pair share trade in many of the same sectors, including energy, vehicles, heavy machinery, aircraft, pharmaceuticals, gems and jewelry, furniture, clothing and a host of foods and drinks. — Jenni Reid,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 Von der Goltz unearthed several gems like a rare Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé set from 1981 and a Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche safari jacket. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 The striking one-offs, adorned with colored gems, each get their inspiration from one of the four seasons. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 Leslie McIntosh, within-group variance (Changes) Changes’ first/second book prize, launched in 2022 with Louise Gluck as the first judge, has already delivered gems such as Jimin Seo’s Ossia and Rachel Mannheimer’s Earth Room. — Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026 Comprising diamonds with a combined weight of more than 200 carats, the missing necklace features a six-carat central stone surrounded by lines of baguette diamonds and hundreds of smaller gems arranged in a sunburst motif. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 To celebrate, here's a look back at all the Texas gems referenced in what might just be the song of the year. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Ahead, browse the body lotions that dermatologists recommend for their anti-aging benefits, from drugstore gems to high-tech innovations. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 That, after all, is the sign of team who needs to consistently churn the bottom of their roster in order to find gems. — Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gems
  1. jewels
  2. treasures
  3. diamonds
  4. rocks
  5. prizes
  6. traps
  7. gemstones
  8. pearls
Noun
  • And unlike other eye-catching artifacts such as jewels, paintings can’t be chopped up and sold for parts without losing their entire worth.
    — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • And unlike other eye-catching artifacts such as jewels, paintings can't be chopped up and sold for parts without losing their entire worth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • In this exclusive excerpt, Austin discusses her decision to part with everything, and the process of combing through the home and finding the treasures Mercury left behind.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Clark had recently purchased her dream home, built in 1900, so her aunt Jan saw the perfect destination for some of the special and otherwise unclaimed treasures.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of treasures
Verb
  • 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
  • The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Definition of diamonds
Noun
  • Thousands of years ago, the region was the southernmost capital of the Nabataeans—the ancient civilization that built Petra—whose ornate tombs are hewn into the rocks.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Much of it entered the oceans over geological timescales as uranium was weathered from rocks and carried into the sea.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of rocks
Noun
  • Backed by Searchlight Pictures, Wild Horse Nine is McDonagh’s follow-up to The Banshees of Inisherin, which won Venice’s best screenplay and best actor prizes in 2022 on the way to nabbing nine Oscar nominations.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • More than 420,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of prizes
Verb
  • When a rockslide traps them on a narrow plank 4,000 feet up, Jax must face her fears to survive.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But the heat dome, an area of high pressure that traps warm air beneath it, isn’t just sending temperatures soaring.
    — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of traps
Noun
  • Thieves also are increasingly targeting museum items with gold and other precious metals that can be melted down and with gemstones that can be removed and sold, the agency said in a report in August.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Reza is known for sourcing and designing high jewelry with rare gemstones and large diamonds.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of gemstones
Noun
  • Precious metals like gold and silver can quickly become discolored by skin care and styling products, and pearls are also extremely sensitive to them.
    — Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • After descending in a metal cage elevator, Riff Raff removes his cape, revealing Frank-N-Furter in a corset, fishnets and pearls.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of pearls

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“Gems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gems. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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