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
Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Destin, Florida Destin is one of the gems of Florida’s Emerald Coast.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026
The core 10-year-old expression from Laphroaig is one of those gems.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
The sprawling complex is also home to an impressive lineup of restaurants, including Texas favorites like Haywire and Whiskey Cake, the Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar, and local gems like Toro Kitchen + Bar.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Among its architectural gems is the building that once housed Loewe’s first boutique, which is currently undergoing a complete renovation.
—David Moralejo, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Today's talented nail artists are reimagining minimalism with elevated details—think soft chrome sheens, delicate gems, and barely there cat-eye finishes—without losing that clean, wearable appeal.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The look can be as minimalist as gems sprinkled on the tips of neutral nails or as bold as clusters of various stone sizes in intricate formations.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 8 Apr. 2026
The robbery would later be connected to a smaller cache of precious gems that had gone missing the previous month from the Beverly Hills home of real estate developer Paul Trousdale, a close friend of the Kirkebys—making these twin burglaries among the largest heists in Los Angeles history.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
The guide spans decades-old gems like The Diamond and Lupie’s alongside spots like Bird Pizzeria and Fin & Fino, proving Charlotte’s food diversity rivals any major city.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Destin, Florida Destin is one of the gems of Florida’s Emerald Coast.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026
The core 10-year-old expression from Laphroaig is one of those gems.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
The sprawling complex is also home to an impressive lineup of restaurants, including Texas favorites like Haywire and Whiskey Cake, the Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar, and local gems like Toro Kitchen + Bar.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Among its architectural gems is the building that once housed Loewe’s first boutique, which is currently undergoing a complete renovation.
—David Moralejo, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Today's talented nail artists are reimagining minimalism with elevated details—think soft chrome sheens, delicate gems, and barely there cat-eye finishes—without losing that clean, wearable appeal.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The look can be as minimalist as gems sprinkled on the tips of neutral nails or as bold as clusters of various stone sizes in intricate formations.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 8 Apr. 2026
The robbery would later be connected to a smaller cache of precious gems that had gone missing the previous month from the Beverly Hills home of real estate developer Paul Trousdale, a close friend of the Kirkebys—making these twin burglaries among the largest heists in Los Angeles history.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gems
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The ring was featured in Garrard's catalogue Diana chose her engagement ring from a selection of jewels in a catalogue from Garrard's, a longstanding royal jeweler.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Philip’s mother, Princess Alice, gifted him one of her antique tiaras to use its jewels in the ring.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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However, the best mode of transportation to truly witness the forest’s treasures and explore is on foot.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lighthouse Gifts and Sugarbritches have the kind of beachy treasures, souvenirs, and quirky finds that make visitors want to browse for hours.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Jackson is opulently dressed for a football game, diamonds blazing on both hands, chandelier earrings, and black high heels under her trousers.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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The weekend showcased Chanel snow boots, one-of-a-kind furs, diamonds the size of ice cubes.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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The controversy stems from the fact that Mars seems to have had temperate climate periods with rain that deeply altered the rocks, as well as widespread rivers and lakes that persisted for potentially millions of years.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Make sure the soil is very loose and free of rocks and debris so the beets are well formed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Vicente, played by Soroiz in a performance that has now collected a San Sebastián Festival Silver Shell, and Forqué, Feroz and Goya prizes in Spain, came out at 50, left his wife and daughter, and spent 25 years living openly with a partner.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Instead, there’s a whole lot of Wells Fargo name-dropping in Kristen’s explanation that the Active Cash Credit Card is funding cash prizes for the Elimination challenge.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Materials are sourced from ethical partners all over the world,100 % reclaimed gold and conflict-free gemstones from Sri Lanka, antique diamonds from Los Angeles or dealers in New York, emeralds from Colombia, sapphires from Montana and Australia.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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This dainty necklace is a bestseller made with genuine gemstones and solid 18k gold—just pick her baby’s birthstone for a personal touch.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
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From heirloom tiaras to glistening sapphires and an ocean’s worth of pearls, Elizabeth had a bijou box worth millions—composed of both new pieces and the 142 Crown Jewels that are passed from monarch to monarch.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
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Lindsay Lohan and Shailene Woodley clutch their invisible pearls while filming a scene for Count My Lies on April 6 in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Class and society constrain all, and Age of Innocence traps its characters in their gauzy and ornate world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Developed by a team of scientists from the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF), the new filter reportedly traps the fibers shed during everyday laundry.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Gems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gems. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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