1
as in gems
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
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Unsurprisingly, owing to the brand’s long legacy of crafting exquisite jewels, aesthetics rule at Bulgari hotels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The plush velvet case includes handy storage compartments, separating and safely organizing your precious jewels.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Belgian police found photographs of the Louvre — including the Galerie d’Apollon, where the jewels were displayed — on the cellphones of several Eastern European individuals arrested in Belgium on unrelated cargo-theft charges.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Fanny wore a belt strapped across her narrow hips, her eyes clear and bright, jewels on her nails, a cigarette often tucked into her belt.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
The season builds to Grand Kadooment Day, when festival goers dressed in elaborate sequin costumes decorated with colorful feathers, jewels and bright accents make their way to Spring Garden highway dancing behind music trucks.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In the space of 15 years, a milestone that will be marked with a Paris soiree in early July, the company has leveraged its initial digital-first model of highly personalizable jewels made to order in France, into a business with some 100 employees.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Noun
The heel is adorned with jewels for a little sparkle every stride, while typical string laces are replaced with a sheer bow that instantly makes every outfit a little more romantic.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Unsurprisingly, owing to the brand’s long legacy of crafting exquisite jewels, aesthetics rule at Bulgari hotels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The plush velvet case includes handy storage compartments, separating and safely organizing your precious jewels.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Belgian police found photographs of the Louvre — including the Galerie d’Apollon, where the jewels were displayed — on the cellphones of several Eastern European individuals arrested in Belgium on unrelated cargo-theft charges.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Fanny wore a belt strapped across her narrow hips, her eyes clear and bright, jewels on her nails, a cigarette often tucked into her belt.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
The season builds to Grand Kadooment Day, when festival goers dressed in elaborate sequin costumes decorated with colorful feathers, jewels and bright accents make their way to Spring Garden highway dancing behind music trucks.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In the space of 15 years, a milestone that will be marked with a Paris soiree in early July, the company has leveraged its initial digital-first model of highly personalizable jewels made to order in France, into a business with some 100 employees.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
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This year’s fair will feature concerts at four venues and exhibits of artwork, woodworking, gardening, flowers, gems and minerals, hobbies, photography and K-12 student projects.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Each timepiece also comes with a matching strap—and the gems even extend to the buckle.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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Small treasures that a child holds onto for safety and comfort.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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In 2025, archaeologists in northern Germany uncovered a hoard of roughly 1,000-year-old Viking treasures after a metal detectorist alerted officials to the find.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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His kicking contests on the beloved ESPN football pregame program, in which students try to convert a 33-yard field goal on campus for cash prizes, regularly go viral; McAfee has awarded more than $5 million in cash and charitable contributions over the past two seasons.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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The Winner may be required to complete and submit an IRS Form W-9 with the winner’s full Social Security Number or the equivalent for receipt of any prize(s) valued at $600 or more or for any prizes awarded by the Sponsor in a calendar year with an aggregate value of $600 or more.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Based on the Apple TV series, the fizzy throwback spoofs Golden Age musicals, and follows an on-the-rocks couple who are trapped in a town where people sing and dance incessantly.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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For the Current’s rookies, the World Cup is bigger than soccer and goals and trophies.—
Alexa Stone
June 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Guardiola, one of the most successful Premier League managers of all time, is leaving Manchester City this summer after winning six Premier League titles and numerous other trophies.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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These include monstera, pothos, string of pearls, rubber trees, and philodendrons.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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Don’t clutch your pearls—those circular surprises are no cause for alarm.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Microfiber actually traps it, thanks to a static charge that pulls particles in and holds onto them.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Fabric softeners can leave a residue that traps heat and sweat in the sheets’ fibers, according to Schrader.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewels. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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