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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
The red-brick nursing home tucked off a busy road in Taunton used to be a rare jewel in a beleaguered industry, polished to a high sheen. — Kay Lazar, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026 Her jewels for the evening included her go-to royal headpiece, Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara, as well as earrings and a bracelet that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026
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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
  • The topped focaccias are salty and satisfying, but an underrated gem is the brown butter corn cake.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Soundtracked by a theatrical orchestral arrangement that switches back and forth between jazzy and classical styles, the minute-long video opens with the pop star in a white suit and top hat, outfitted with many silver gems and brooches.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of gem
Noun
  • Cadogan comes from a family that knows dirt can be full of treasure.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Harrison added that among the treasures in the collection are personal photos that haven’t left the band’s archive in more than 40 years, as well as album sketches and other rare keepsakes.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasure
Noun
  • The early prizes were awarded mostly to Europeans, as German science especially was preeminent.
    — Mattanjah de Vries, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Investors and journalists have now spent two days parsing Anthropic’s IPO filing — its risk factors, its $80 billion headline net loss, and its unusual governance structure — but there’s one number Silicon Valley prizes above all.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of prize
Verb
  • Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz, who sat front row for the Paris Fashion Week show, wore enough Jessica McCormack diamonds to clear 70 carats.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • The wondrous story was adapted by frequent Laika collaborator Chris Butler from the epic 2011 novel written by Colin Meloy (frontman for indie rock band the Decemberists, whose original music is featured here) and illustrated by Carson Ellis.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Anthropocene will mark a permanent geological and paleontological boundary in the rock record.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rock
Noun
  • With all the new plaques on the way, Drizzy’s going to need another trophy room.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Gophers would love to win the pig trophy for just the third time since 2014 and deal a blow to the Big Ten and CFP hopes of Iowa.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of trophy
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  • 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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