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
Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Radiance and Reverie concludes with an interview with Lane, who talks about pivoting to jewels from his career as an artist by turning trash on the street into treasure.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Here are a few jewels travelers may want to have in their hoard.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Mackinac Island remains one of the jewels of the state’s tourism empire as over 1 million people visit the idyllic island each year.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
There’s a terrific 15-16 track album buried in here, but, at the end of the day, nobody enjoys digging for the jewels — especially after waiting to see them for seven years.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
There is a swoony fairy-tale quality to the queen’s jewels, shoes, fans, feathers, rouge pots, and perfume bottles.
—Sarah Hyde, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
What’s more, all this innovation is contained within a movement that measures just 4 mm thick—despite the presence of 379 individual components and 44 jewels.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
This bird carried not only the usual seagrass but also a strand of red grape algae, which glowed like translucent jewels.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
The items offer a glimpse into Taylor, who redefined Hollywood stardom, spanning her headline-making jewels and costumes to private correspondence and traces of her activism.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Radiance and Reverie concludes with an interview with Lane, who talks about pivoting to jewels from his career as an artist by turning trash on the street into treasure.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Here are a few jewels travelers may want to have in their hoard.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Mackinac Island remains one of the jewels of the state’s tourism empire as over 1 million people visit the idyllic island each year.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
There’s a terrific 15-16 track album buried in here, but, at the end of the day, nobody enjoys digging for the jewels — especially after waiting to see them for seven years.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
There is a swoony fairy-tale quality to the queen’s jewels, shoes, fans, feathers, rouge pots, and perfume bottles.
—Sarah Hyde, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
What’s more, all this innovation is contained within a movement that measures just 4 mm thick—despite the presence of 379 individual components and 44 jewels.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
This bird carried not only the usual seagrass but also a strand of red grape algae, which glowed like translucent jewels.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
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There’s no question that this history, alongside other gems about Birkin revealed by Meltzer, has made the woman in question, who died on July 16, 2023, more than worthy of icon status.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Now’s your chance to save on all sorts of smart home improvement gems—no coupon needed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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On July 21, 1715, a hurricane struck — wrecking the ships and releasing their treasures into the sea, according to The Associated Press.—
Ashley J. DiMella , Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Visit an antique store In honor of Kim's Antiques, pop into a local vintage shop and try to find any Stars Hollow-like treasures — maybe even a quirky piece for your home.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Rivera won one of LOTERIA Fiesta's top $150,000 prizes since the game's debut in July.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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This office can cash prizes of any amount.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
2 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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These chemical fossils—the molecular remnants of once-living organisms that have been buried, transformed, and preserved in sediment over time—were discovered in rocks that date back to more than 541 million years ago, during the Ediacaran Period.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Student Muhammad Rijalul Qoib recalled that hundreds of his peers were praying when rocks began to fall.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The guitar has a hole in it from when one of Chapman’s GMA Dove Awards trophies fell from the top shelf of his studio and landed on the guitar (the trophy itself is also on display alongside his guitar).—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Newkirk remembered how Goodall helped PETA in several campaigns, including stopping UPS from shipping animal trophies and calling for the closure of marine theme park SeaWorld.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the rows of pearls, the bralette also featured a row of chains beneath the cups that had dangling pearls to create a teardrop effect.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Gummy prebiotic vitamins go for $12-$15, while basic containers of prebiotic powders, synbiotics, pearls and capsules cost $17-$21.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 Sep. 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
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But as a violent storm traps him in isolation, Drew’s body falters and his mind begins to unravel.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewels. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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