1
as in rocks
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
a necklace set with priceless jewels
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2
as in treasures
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 prizes
someone or something unusually desirable
a star athlete who would be a jewel for any team
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Recent Examples of jewels
Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Carey continued to rock the jewels all night.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
And one of its brightest jewels was under water.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
But jewelers say that more women have come to them to breathe new life and new memories into old jewels.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Notably, many of these historic jewels have never been worn in modern times.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
This being a splashy Venice premiere, Lee could not finish off her ensemble without some striking diamond jewels, of course.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
The fan blog reported that Princess Marie Caroline added more shimmer with statement diamond drop earrings that Princess Marie and Princess Sophie have also sported previously, bringing another heirloom into her parure of bridal jewels.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Heidi wore a diamond choker, while Leni wore a necklace adorned with emerald jewels.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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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
Carey continued to rock the jewels all night.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
And one of its brightest jewels was under water.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
But jewelers say that more women have come to them to breathe new life and new memories into old jewels.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Notably, many of these historic jewels have never been worn in modern times.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
This being a splashy Venice premiere, Lee could not finish off her ensemble without some striking diamond jewels, of course.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
The fan blog reported that Princess Marie Caroline added more shimmer with statement diamond drop earrings that Princess Marie and Princess Sophie have also sported previously, bringing another heirloom into her parure of bridal jewels.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Heidi wore a diamond choker, while Leni wore a necklace adorned with emerald jewels.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
Noun
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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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Durango Antique Market Hunt for bargains and hidden gems at the Durango Antique Market, a downtown storefront with more than 20 different vendors.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Secondhand treasures can easily add a touch of mystery to your holiday decor.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Museum collections can become so vast and encompassing that eventually, the most interesting treasures are buried within their halls and boxes.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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The $2,000,000 Lucky game launched in May, and since then players have won more than $27 million in prizes — and more than $77 million in prizes are left, including two more top prizes.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 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 rover landed within the crater to explore the ancient lake site in February 2021, seeking rocks created or modified by water on Mars in the past.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The plan calls for two natural rocks topped with pelican statues to be placed in La Jolla Boulevard medians next to the pedestrian crossings south of the Colima Street roundabout and north of the Camino de la Costa roundabout to welcome residents and guests to the community.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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She’s currently tied with Beyoncé—also nominated at this year’s awards—for the most Video Music Awards wins, with 30 Moon Men trophies to her name.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nevertheless, England’s white-ball 50-over team is no longer a serious contender for major trophies.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This isn't the first time Margoyles has made viewers of the popular show clutch their pearls from her unfiltered musings.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The halter-neck mini, from the brand Retrofête ($1,498), is completely covered in strands of pearls, including at the collar, which gave the look of a pearl choker necklace.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In contrast, focusing on weaknesses traps people in a cycle of fixing deficiencies; over time, this limits performance by missing opportunities to generate truly forward-looking solutions.—
Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The utility has a fraught history with the California Coastal Commission, whose former senior scientist dubbed Diablo Canyon California’s largest marine predator because its intake system traps copious ocean larvae.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewels. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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