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
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The heft of the NFL’s media power today is evident in its sale of the NFL Network and RedZone to Disney and in becoming an equity partner in ESPN, one of the crown jewels of the Disney empire.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 3 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
Ten are historic jewels; six are archival silver objects; six are contemporary creations, and five are original jewels designed specifically for the production.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The heft of the NFL’s media power today is evident in its sale of the NFL Network and RedZone to Disney and in becoming an equity partner in ESPN, one of the crown jewels of the Disney empire.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewel
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Levi's Original Trucker Jacket Don’t miss out on this gem of a steal on this beloved Levi’s denim jacket that has racked up over 8,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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If the current crop of blockbusters and indie gems isn't quite hitting the mark for you, there's a solid chance one of Netflix's homegrown titles will.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The adventurous archaeologist travels the globe looking for missing artifacts and historical treasures.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Treat them with the same care as your home, your investments, and your family treasures.—
Jamie Hopkins,
Forbes.com,
7 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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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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Lucid in its clean, limpid minimalism, Mitchell’s prose was like a beautiful, clear river, its bottom not muddy but sparkling—sparkling with what might simply be gravel catching the light or, perhaps, diamonds worth diving for.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 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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Nicholson is already an Emmy winner for her work in Mare of Easttown in 2021 and could add two trophies to her shelf this year as she is also nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Paradise in addition to her Hacks nod.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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And immediately after the match, there is the post-match interview on court, the trophy presentation, as well as news conferences for both the winner and loser where the contrasting emotions are on display.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 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 12 Sep. 2025.
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