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
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Georgia’s Golden Isles are a favorite vacation destination of mine, and a big reason for that is the area’s historic gems like Sea Island.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
In a twist, this year’s collection of gems took inspiration from Piaget’s timepieces.
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Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
But the next few months still have a few gems to eye.
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Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
This set throws on multiple silver gems on a classic for a retro mani.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
While there are tourist traps here, some gems do exist in this part of town, too.
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Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Lastly, the new Air Jordan 4 Retro OG style is set to come with a silver Jumpman hangtag that’s encrusted with diamond-like gems.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Their West team won 10-5, with Kyles going 1-for-1, scoring two runs, making a couple of defensive gems and being named the game’s most valuable player.
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Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Noun
But the goal clearly is to make Netflix’s service even stickier in France by boosting engagement, while allowing users to also discover new TF1 content and hidden gems via the Netflix algorithm.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Georgia’s Golden Isles are a favorite vacation destination of mine, and a big reason for that is the area’s historic gems like Sea Island.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
In a twist, this year’s collection of gems took inspiration from Piaget’s timepieces.
—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
But the next few months still have a few gems to eye.
—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
This set throws on multiple silver gems on a classic for a retro mani.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
While there are tourist traps here, some gems do exist in this part of town, too.
—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Lastly, the new Air Jordan 4 Retro OG style is set to come with a silver Jumpman hangtag that’s encrusted with diamond-like gems.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Their West team won 10-5, with Kyles going 1-for-1, scoring two runs, making a couple of defensive gems and being named the game’s most valuable player.
—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gems
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Per Town & Country, the movie shows Queen Mary (played by Geraldine James) wearing the topper along with a suite of emerald jewels.
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Family offices turn to him when diversifying into museum-worthy jewels.
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Small piles of dirt, work going on at night and no permission signs for authorized excavations tipped off officials, according to a spokesperson for the Carabinieri Art Police, a specialized unit dedicated to stopping the theft of Italy’s vast historical treasures.
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America is turning 250, but not all of its greatest treasures sit behind museum glass.
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The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
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Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.
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Free of armored men and anchors, the ship slipped over the jagged rocks.
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Crayon rocks are also included in this assortment.
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No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
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Attendees could donate to be added to a raffle to win prizes like local restaurant gift cards, travel equipment or experiences like free Santa Cruz Warriors tickets.
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Shredded cardboard works as worm bin substrate, balances compost, and traps pests like slugs.
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There is a sticky glue board inside that traps the pests, too.
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Last July during Paris Couture, Belgian designer Dries Criel unveiled his first high-jewelry collection, translating his signature sculptural-gold language into one-of-a-kind works set with important gemstones, diamonds, and sleek enamel.
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Now, a rise in alternative gemstones — from sapphires to pearls — is redefining the classic engagement ring.
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There's that fish net aspect in there, the ruffles to mimic the coral, the pearls.
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In the regal Cecil Beaton portrait from 1968, Elizabeth wears the diadem without emeralds or pearls, letting its many diamonds shine.
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“Gems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gems. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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