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
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Elaine Hendrix has emerged as one of the shining jewels of Dancing With the Stars’ 34th season, serving as a beacon of light amid the noise surrounding the competitive reality show.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Named after an Indigenous term for tattoo, the minimalist diamond and 18-karat-gold jewels take inspiration from the rich tradition of tattoo art practiced by the Baiga tribe in central India’s Madhya Pradesh state.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
Elizabeth was often photographed wearing them to galas and other royal occasions, and sat for a portrait with the jewels in the 1950s.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
Shiver the Season Opulence is at the forefront with the Shiver the Season trend, which combines icy jewels, metallic accents, and nautical details for a glamorous, frosty look.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Filler shots of chauffeurs, champagne and colossal walk-in closets with pristine designer clobber glistening and gleaming from glass shelves centred around trays and trays of priceless jewels assault the viewer’s senses between almost every scene.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The theft took place just days before the brazen daylight robbery of the Louvre in Paris, in which $102 million worth of Napoleonic jewels of tremendous importance to France were taken.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
High-end jewelry brand Larkspur & Hawk is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a dazzling holiday campaign featuring the mother-daughter duo in over $18,500 worth of their jewels from the Palette collection, which is an ode to founder Emily Satloff's signature foiling.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Elaine Hendrix has emerged as one of the shining jewels of Dancing With the Stars’ 34th season, serving as a beacon of light amid the noise surrounding the competitive reality show.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Named after an Indigenous term for tattoo, the minimalist diamond and 18-karat-gold jewels take inspiration from the rich tradition of tattoo art practiced by the Baiga tribe in central India’s Madhya Pradesh state.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
Elizabeth was often photographed wearing them to galas and other royal occasions, and sat for a portrait with the jewels in the 1950s.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
Shiver the Season Opulence is at the forefront with the Shiver the Season trend, which combines icy jewels, metallic accents, and nautical details for a glamorous, frosty look.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Filler shots of chauffeurs, champagne and colossal walk-in closets with pristine designer clobber glistening and gleaming from glass shelves centred around trays and trays of priceless jewels assault the viewer’s senses between almost every scene.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The theft took place just days before the brazen daylight robbery of the Louvre in Paris, in which $102 million worth of Napoleonic jewels of tremendous importance to France were taken.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
Noun
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Our list spans 84 years of festive favorites and hidden gems.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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More than 56,000 gems are on sale right now, some of which are even an extra 30 percent off for a limited time.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the 1930s, amid fears the palace collection would be seized by Japan’s Imperial Army, many of the treasures were evacuated to other cities and spent years on the road, sometimes hidden in temples and caves on the way.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Downtown, colorful art galleries and boutiques are filled with coastal treasures from handmade jewelry to nautical prints and souvenirs.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and the number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Winners will claim their prizes during the 16th annual HMMA ceremony on November 19 at The Avalon in Hollywood.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cheerfully unconcerned with any notion of what real lawyers might wear to work, costume designer Paula Bradley creates her own fantasy version of office wear involving jewel-tone hats and gloves, diamonds the size of baseballs and enormous displays of cleavage.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Astrochemistry could also benefit from the idea that diamonds in meteorites and rocks may form through cosmic particle irradiation, rather than solely through heat and pressure.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Designed by Schmidt Design Group, the design embraces the site’s natural topography, with a scenic overlook to the canyon at its highest point and a playground that takes advantage of a natural slope with climbing loops, rocks and a slide.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Last year’s ceremony saw Beyoncé make history with Album of the Year, while Kendrick Lamar dominated the rap categories, leaving with five trophies of his own.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Amick responded to Green’s statement that the opinions of non-champions don’t matter, noting that Durant has two titles and two Finals MVP trophies.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Originally commissioned for Queen Maria Cristina in the late 19th century, the tiara features upright diamond loops with white pearls at the center of each sinuous turn.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Other photos showcase details from the celebration, including the three-tier wedding cake topped with a pair of white swan figurines, Condor's bridal jewelry (such as strands of pearls and a stunning blue statement ring), and some of the tempting food offerings.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My favorite is the Turtle Fur Totally Tubular—100 percent merino wool that traps heat better than fleece while staying breathable, keeping me warm even in sudden snow or chilly winds.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The tragic death of the Sepulveda family patriarch calls his descendants back to Villa Sepulveda, a Spanish colonial manor in a coconut plantation; but a landslide traps the guests inside, transforming the funeral plans into a supernatural reckoning of sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewels. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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