jewel 1 of 2

noun

ˈjü-əl How to pronounce jewel (audio)
Definition of jewelnext
1
as in gem
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament a necklace set with priceless jewels

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2
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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3
as in prize
someone or something unusually desirable a star athlete who would be a jewel for any team

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jewel

2 of 2

verb

as in to gem

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Recent Examples of jewel
Noun
Not one to opt for simplicity, Rihanna stepped out in a head-turning body harness decked out in jewels and tassels with room to show off her skin. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
Jewel Tones Callie Windle, the founder of Callie Windle Interiors in Dallas, Texas, is averse to jewel toned bedding. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025 Along with her technical skills, Tupper’s multi-cultural experience, gift for ergonomic yet kinetic designs and sheer imagination make Cultus Artem jewels one of the more intriguing debuts during Paris Fashion Week. — Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for jewel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewel
  1. gem
  2. treasure
  3. prize
  4. diamond
  5. rock
  6. trophy
  7. pearl
Noun
  • Bryce Elder spun a gem Wednesday and the Braves ran their winning streak to seven with a 4-1 victory over the Marlins at Truist Park.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Amazon is dropping end-of-season discounts on gems across categories.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Louisiana Located along Baton Rouge's eclectic Government Street corridor, Circa 1857 and The Pink Elephant are must-stops for travelers who love uncovering one-of-a-kind treasures with a story.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasure
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  • Combined with more money than ever from domestic prize-money distributions, the Premier League’s middle has probably never been stronger.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The overall Powerball jackpot is now nearly $1 billion and will be the eighth-largest prize in Powerball history.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of prize
Verb
  • The timeless design features diamond floral clusters topped with large drop pearls, creating a look that feels both regal and wearable for any occasion.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Definition of diamond
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  • At the Base of Trees and Shrubs Fences and rock walls aren’t the only structures poison ivy likes to climb.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
  • During that investigation, a Spokane police officer found Farinacci sitting on a rock beside the road near the fire.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • Villa go in as considerable underdogs — 7/2 to win in normal time and 2/1 to lift the trophy — and pulling it off would represent another big result in what has already been a landmark year for the club.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • For one thing, wild places are increasingly threatened by the trophy-hunting industry, scientific study, and corporate exploitation.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of trophy
Verb
  • The discovery and export of hydrocarbons in the 20th century transformed relatively small maritime trading and pearling societies into high-income states integrated into global energy markets.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
  • In the summer of 2024, while visiting my grandmother in China, my husband gave me a pearl ring and asked if we could be pearled.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
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