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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Archival jewels from Fred Leighton elevated the look.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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Luxury businesses that helped customers evade sales and use taxes by shipping empty boxes out of the city, while delivering the art, jewels, or other expensive items to million-dollar homes and offices.—
Randall Fox,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2026
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Access the park by snorkeling or diving, or via a glass-bottom boat, before heading to the offshoot site in neighboring Carriacou, hidden among the reefs of an island renowned for its treasures beneath the surface.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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The latest discovery isn't the first time that modern construction projects have yielded historical treasures in Europe.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Shoals of red-toothed triggerfish, radiant in cobalt blue, gathered by large rocks covered in purple anemones.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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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The suit was covered in extra large green gemstones.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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After Sim Gems, Lubeck took me around the corner to a gemstones, diamonds, and jewelry wholesaler co-founded by Jay Moncada, whom Lubeck met at the Ethical Gem Fair in Brooklyn in 2023.—
Emilia Petrarca,
New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2026
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 10 Jan. 2026.
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