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
NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Once inside, the gang smashed two display cases and made off with several jewels before speeding away on motorbikes.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Selling each stone individually might be the easiest way for the thieves to sell the jewels, however, considering that law enforcement is on high alert.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
While millions are riveted by Sunday’s seven-minute jewelry heist of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre, another major sizable snatching, the 1990 break-in at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, resurfaced in the news in a different way.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau told local media that investigators believe the robbers, who carried out the raid in just seven minutes in broad daylight Sunday, may have been commissioned by a collector or purely motivated by the value of the jewels and precious metals, Reuters reported.
—Bonny Chu , Ronn Blitzer, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The jewels are of tremendous national worth and their value incalculable.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 Oct. 2025
The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
The pair felt camaraderie from fellow concert-goers, who passed out stick-on jewels and perler bead crafts.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
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Time is of the essence in the investigation as the thieves will likely dismantle the jewels, melt down the gold and sell the gems separately, says NPR's Eleanor Beardsley.
—NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Once inside, the gang smashed two display cases and made off with several jewels before speeding away on motorbikes.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Selling each stone individually might be the easiest way for the thieves to sell the jewels, however, considering that law enforcement is on high alert.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
While millions are riveted by Sunday’s seven-minute jewelry heist of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre, another major sizable snatching, the 1990 break-in at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, resurfaced in the news in a different way.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau told local media that investigators believe the robbers, who carried out the raid in just seven minutes in broad daylight Sunday, may have been commissioned by a collector or purely motivated by the value of the jewels and precious metals, Reuters reported.
—Bonny Chu , Ronn Blitzer, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The jewels are of tremendous national worth and their value incalculable.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 Oct. 2025
The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
The pair felt camaraderie from fellow concert-goers, who passed out stick-on jewels and perler bead crafts.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
Noun
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Most of its buildings date back to the 1840s, so keep your eyes peeled for architectural gems.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Moderated by Tori Douglas Magnolini, the next discussion featured Erin Goldson, Kara Brothers, and Kenya Eldridge, who dropped real-world gems on navigating dual careers, protecting your peace, and redefining success on your own terms.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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The gallery is home to the royal collection of hardstone vessels, which include a variety of treasures carved from minerals like agate, amethyst and jade.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after the museum opened on Sunday morning, two bandits used a lift on a truck to break into its Galerie d'Apollon, which houses the French crown jewels and other treasures, through a second-floor window.—
NPR,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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There will be a costume contest starting at midnight in Room7, exclusive drink offerings and a chance to win $2000 in cash and prizes.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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There will also be a costume contest with prizes.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 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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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 brow of the mountain represents Budj Bim’s forehead, the sharp basalt scoria rocks are the giant’s teeth, and the lava flows are his blood, which poured over the land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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There, McIlroy was seen posing for photos with several of his trophies arranged on the basalt rocks, paying tribute to a season that many consider his most meaningful of all time.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Until a few weeks ago, however, the Chiefs’ outpost inside SubTropolis flew largely under the radar, serving primarily as a depository for historical documents, films, trophies, uniforms and photos.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Born in Sydney, Barning owned a construction company and was also an avid fisherman, having won many trophies at previous game fishing competitions, the coroner said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Knickers were twisted and pearls clutched.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The dress, which hugged her hourglass figure, featured 50,000 freshwater pearls and 16,000 crystal pearls.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Dust Regularly Dust furniture one or two times a week with a damp microfiber cloth that traps dust and prevents it from being scattered in the air.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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They’re made with the same cotton-blend fleece that traps warmth without overheating.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewels. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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