1
as in gem
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
a necklace set with priceless jewels
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
an illuminated medieval manuscript that is the jewel of the library's collection of rare books
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as in prize
someone or something unusually desirable
a star athlete who would be a jewel for any team
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Recent Examples of jewel
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Since her tragic death at age 36 in 1997, the almost mythical lure of her jewels has only grown.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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More than a dozen notable waterfalls are within an hour’s drive of the town, including Hedge Creek Falls, Burney Falls, Faery Falls and three sets of falls on the McCloud River — but the crown jewel, locals say, is Mossbrae.
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Since her tragic death at age 36 in 1997, the almost mythical lure of her jewels has only grown.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Verb
Jewel Tones Callie Windle, the founder of Callie Windle Interiors in Dallas, Texas, is averse to jewel toned bedding.
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Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewel
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Wedged between two popular vacation towns – Pagosa Springs and Durango – Chimney Rock National Monument is another southwestern Colorado gem.
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
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The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
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Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
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When the Allied powers prevailed in World War II, the United States took the ship as a war prize.
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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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Remove sticks, rocks, clumps, and other debris from the soil that can impede growth.
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Booking internationally renowned rock and jazz bassist Doug Wimbish and his WimBash circle of musical collaborators exemplifies the Hartford Bonanza approach to showcasing locally rooted talent.
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As the World Cup round of 32 gets underway, Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick look at whom the odds favor among France, Argentina, Spain and England to take home the trophy.
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The hotel is a trophy project, for sure, but one that’s been achieved with more than a little panache.
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From stone faces to pearl charm tips, Macmillan’s imagination ran beyond the bounds of natural beauty, marrying organic animation with sculpture techniques.
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“Jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewel. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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