GEMSTONE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

gemstone

noun

ˈjem-ˌstōn

Definition of gemstone

as in jewel

a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald

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rough

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Recent Examples of gemstone Her nails were a medium length with a rounded shape and each nail featured its own glittering motif, with a metallic silver base coat serving as the foundation for the large gemstones placed in the center of each finger. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 July 2026 The category represents the pinnacle of jewelry craftsmanship, with one-of-a-kind creations executed by master artisans using exceptional gemstones and precious materials. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The middle diamond, speculated to weigh around 2 carats, is surrounded by over 20 colored diamonds and precious gemstones set in yellow gold. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 Visionary Colors is all about chromatic audacity, with gemstones being the major focus. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gemstone

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Noun

Aerospace was the crown jewel inside Honeywell and the primary reason many investors owned shares in the conglomerate.

— Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Earlier in the year that jewel grew significantly in size and scope to include the OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

The obvious gem of the collection is the attention-getting title story, about the Canadian Nobel laureate Alice Munro, who died in 2024 — and whose complex, layered short fiction Aviv admires.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
When a blight hits the island, the result of a curse that began when Maui stole a gem representing the heart of the goddess Te Fiti, Moana gets her quest and excuse to voyage — to find the missing Maui and force him to return the stone.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Definition of gem

Noun

And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
That roundup includes the Billboard Hot 100, as well as lists that are focused on pop, rock, alternative and dance music.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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