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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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
Shane Harris, Souad Mekhennet and Yeganeh Torbati, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Dec. 2022
The mom of three accessorized with a pink clutch and strappy heels adorned with what appears to be jewel detailing, adding chunky hoop-like earrings to complete her ensemble.
—Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com, 28 Feb. 2022
Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Checking in and opting out Our first stop was the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, a 1909 neoclassical jewel perched atop Nob Hill, rising like a monument to a more elegant age.
—Maggie Downs, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Iran’s intelligence and security services rely largely on proxies to carry out their plans, offering hundreds of thousands of dollars to jewel thieves, drug dealers and other criminals in murder-for-hire schemes, the officials said.
—Shane Harris, Souad Mekhennet and Yeganeh Torbati, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Dec. 2022
The mom of three accessorized with a pink clutch and strappy heels adorned with what appears to be jewel detailing, adding chunky hoop-like earrings to complete her ensemble.
—Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com, 28 Feb. 2022
Verb
Angela also developed a proprietary RAVN claw setting, which her setter often uses on the brand’s jewels.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Checking in and opting out Our first stop was the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, a 1909 neoclassical jewel perched atop Nob Hill, rising like a monument to a more elegant age.
—Maggie Downs, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewel
Noun
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The gems do just enough to keep the top decent, with a few hanging pieces across her bellybutton.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nestled in the rolling hills of Capay Valley--45 minutes from Sacramento--this unexpected gem offers more than just slot machines and poker tables.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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For the first time, fans can get up close to huge numbers of Bowie's treasures, from his groundbreaking costumes to his favourite instruments.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
13 Sep. 2025
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The franchise revolves around the planet Pandora, a dangerous world full of alien treasures that attracts Vault Hunters from across the universe looking for the next big score.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Now who will be competing for the big prize this season?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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How many Powerball numbers are needed to win a prize?—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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Astrochemistry could also benefit from the idea that diamonds in meteorites and rocks may form through cosmic particle irradiation, rather than solely through heat and pressure.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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Now that Off the Wall has been elevated to diamond status, Jackson claims three such winners.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The wood-and-glass abode cuts a striking figure among Colorado’s Flatirons, with the structure actually carved into the slope and mimicking the chunky shapes of the rock formations.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some of the biggest names in entertainment have already collected a trophy.—
Jair Hilburn,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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From records possibly being broken by The Studio and Severance to Kathy Bates potentially becoming the oldest recipient of an acting trophy in a drama category for Matlock, this year has a lot of exciting moments to look forward to.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Water simply pearled on the surface without penetrating the membrane, and even the shoes’ exterior dried pretty quickly once the clouds parted and the sun came out.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2025
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Condensation began to pearl at the edges of his rental face mask, an older model that pressed uncomfortably against his temples.—
Elliot Ackerman,
WIRED,
9 Feb. 2024
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“Jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewel. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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