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
York, a key settlement since Roman times when it was known as Eboracum, is one of Britain’s gems. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Goldie Hawn, 80, danced in a plunging black swimsuit with a neckline studded with silver gems. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026 Beyond the iconic Fringe, the city boasts a thriving independent coffee scene with gems like Room and Rumours and Santu. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Here are 50 gems that caught my eye, including shoes, travel bags, camping gear, hiking accessories, and more. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 Along the corseted bodice and skirt, gold baguette gems added touches of sparkle. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 The United States is home to an array of underrated gems offering a similarly relaxed ambiance and romantic aesthetic people seek out in their European getaways. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Diamonds generate roughly 80% of Botswana’s export revenue and the country is the world’s top producer of the precious gems by value. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 20 July 2026 The house dismantled the necklace and sold the gems individually; according to some, these were used to create the famous Bvlgari emerald necklace that once belonged to Elizabeth Taylor. — Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gems
  1. jewels
  2. treasures
  3. diamonds
  4. rocks
  5. prizes
  6. traps
  7. gemstones
  8. pearls
Noun
  • As wildfires continue to rage across southern France, George and Amal Clooney are facing the possible loss of one of the crown jewels of their $50 million property portfolio.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
  • Last week, the Louvre reopened its Apollo Gallery, now empty, as the jewels are still missing.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • An elegant conservatory, a beloved aquarium known for its shimmering jade green tiles reminiscent of an underwater tavern, and the small but excellent Dossin Great Lakes Museum are a few of the treasures found here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Several of these have yielded extraordinary treasures, many of which are on display at the town’s dazzling National Museum.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 26 July 2026
Definition of treasures
Verb
  • The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
  • Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.
    — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Definition of diamonds
Noun
  • The landslide occurred near a mountain, where massive rocks broke loose and crashed onto the worshippers, worsening the disaster.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The rocks compact because the water is partly responsible for holding up the ground.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of rocks
Noun
  • If multiple participants remain after Week 18, each remaining participant will receive the foregoing prizes.
    — The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • There will be local vendors, live music, face painting, games and prizes, giveaways and community resources and, of course, gelato.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of prizes
Verb
  • Dropping the voltage just below copper’s reaction threshold transforms the electrode into a metal magnet that selectively traps copper on its surface while letting background salts flow through.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • New data reveals work stress traps individuals in a negative feedback loop, severely impacting sleep and overall performance.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of traps
Noun
  • The vault safeguards more than 1,000 historic objects set with over 22,000 gemstones, while conference sessions will take place immediately outside it, giving attendees ample opportunity to explore the collection.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The emerald tiara that belonged to the Romanovs The large gemstones set in the tiara—which could also be worn as a necklace—came from the necklace that Maria Pavlovna of Russia received as a gift from her husband, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich.
    — Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 20 July 2026
Definition of gemstones
Noun
  • It was set into an oval ring face adorned with blue enamel, diamonds and pearls.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The glossy black pearls were buttery, briny, and savory, with a subtle mineral finish that rivaled pricier options.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026
Definition of pearls

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