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
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Family offices turn to him when diversifying into museum-worthy jewels.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
While French authorities have been making arrests in the case, the jewels have still not been recovered.
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Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
Upon Diana's death in 1997, Prince William inherited the bracelet along with many of Diana's other jewels.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
One of the crown jewels of the festival is the Wave Crest Woodies Parade which offers a nostalgic glimpse into the epic era of SoCal surfing.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Emerald jewels claimed the next three spots.
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Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
She was last seen wearing a white graphic Tee-shirt, pink pajama pants and black slippers with jewels, police say.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
Per Town & Country, the movie shows Queen Mary (played by Geraldine James) wearing the topper along with a suite of emerald jewels.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Family offices turn to him when diversifying into museum-worthy jewels.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
While French authorities have been making arrests in the case, the jewels have still not been recovered.
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Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
Upon Diana's death in 1997, Prince William inherited the bracelet along with many of Diana's other jewels.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
One of the crown jewels of the festival is the Wave Crest Woodies Parade which offers a nostalgic glimpse into the epic era of SoCal surfing.
—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Emerald jewels claimed the next three spots.
—
Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
She was last seen wearing a white graphic Tee-shirt, pink pajama pants and black slippers with jewels, police say.
—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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In her will, Princess Diana left her gems to her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
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Julio Miranda-Martin fills the bookshelf in his dining room with books and treasures.
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The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
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No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
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Attendees could donate to be added to a raffle to win prizes like local restaurant gift cards, travel equipment or experiences like free Santa Cruz Warriors tickets.
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The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
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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.
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Free of armored men and anchors, the ship slipped over the jagged rocks.
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Crayon rocks are also included in this assortment.
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The team rode in the parade with trophies and returned to Cook Park after the parade to display their championship awards, greet fans and pose for photo opportunities.
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Davis himself received two trophies as the set’s producer.
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There's that fish net aspect in there, the ruffles to mimic the coral, the pearls.
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In the regal Cecil Beaton portrait from 1968, Elizabeth wears the diadem without emeralds or pearls, letting its many diamonds shine.
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Shredded cardboard works as worm bin substrate, balances compost, and traps pests like slugs.
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There is a sticky glue board inside that traps the pests, too.
Cite this Entry
“Jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewels. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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