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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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, 12 Apr. 2026
In that heist, thieves made off with $102 million worth of jewels and escaped via a cherry picker, with a global manhunt ensuing.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Glencoe, Illinois An outdoor plant museum, the 385-acre Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago's northern suburb of Glencoe features 28 display gardens set like flowering jewels among lake, prairie, and woodland settings.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Decades later, Carla Kirkeby—who lived in that house and discovered the theft of her parents’ jewels as a teenager—sat down with me to discuss her extraordinary life, the burglary, and our unbelievable connection.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Others are concerned about threats to brick-and-mortar sites from proxies of Tehran — physical attacks against facilities such as nuclear plants, or power management systems, the crown jewels of the sector.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The trio stripped down and left little to the imagination in their lingerie, raided the liquor cabinet, soaked in a bubble bath, stole a Grammy and cannonballed into a pool — all while looting the house for cash and jewels.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Lucy Punch dazzles in jewels at The Audacity premiere in Los Angeles on March 31.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
In response, the Uffizi quickly moved its valuable jewels to the Bank of Italy, closed off a section of Palazzo Pitti entirely, and hastily sealed off emergency exits at the palace with bricks and mortar.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Philip’s mother, Princess Alice, gifted him one of her antique tiaras to use its jewels in the ring.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
In that heist, thieves made off with $102 million worth of jewels and escaped via a cherry picker, with a global manhunt ensuing.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Glencoe, Illinois An outdoor plant museum, the 385-acre Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago's northern suburb of Glencoe features 28 display gardens set like flowering jewels among lake, prairie, and woodland settings.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Decades later, Carla Kirkeby—who lived in that house and discovered the theft of her parents’ jewels as a teenager—sat down with me to discuss her extraordinary life, the burglary, and our unbelievable connection.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Others are concerned about threats to brick-and-mortar sites from proxies of Tehran — physical attacks against facilities such as nuclear plants, or power management systems, the crown jewels of the sector.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The trio stripped down and left little to the imagination in their lingerie, raided the liquor cabinet, soaked in a bubble bath, stole a Grammy and cannonballed into a pool — all while looting the house for cash and jewels.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Lucy Punch dazzles in jewels at The Audacity premiere in Los Angeles on March 31.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
In response, the Uffizi quickly moved its valuable jewels to the Bank of Italy, closed off a section of Palazzo Pitti entirely, and hastily sealed off emergency exits at the palace with bricks and mortar.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
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The guide spans decades-old gems like The Diamond and Lupie’s alongside spots like Bird Pizzeria and Fin & Fino, proving Charlotte’s food diversity rivals any major city.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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Destin, Florida Destin is one of the gems of Florida’s Emerald Coast.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, the best mode of transportation to truly witness the forest’s treasures and explore is on foot.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lighthouse Gifts and Sugarbritches have the kind of beachy treasures, souvenirs, and quirky finds that make visitors want to browse for hours.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Vicente, played by Soroiz in a performance that has now collected a San Sebastián Festival Silver Shell, and Forqué, Feroz and Goya prizes in Spain, came out at 50, left his wife and daughter, and spent 25 years living openly with a partner.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Instead, there’s a whole lot of Wells Fargo name-dropping in Kristen’s explanation that the Active Cash Credit Card is funding cash prizes for the Elimination challenge.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Jackson is opulently dressed for a football game, diamonds blazing on both hands, chandelier earrings, and black high heels under her trousers.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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The weekend showcased Chanel snow boots, one-of-a-kind furs, diamonds the size of ice cubes.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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This isn’t the first time Richard has directed his anger toward the house, having been introduced throwing rocks at it in the pilot.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Then, about 20,000 years ago the Laurentide continental glacier moved into the area, pushing rocks, soil, and other debris, eventually damming Pine Creek and forming an expansive lake.—
Anthony Fredericks,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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For Spain’s film industry, the Goyas are more than a night of trophies.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Lucescu resigned in May 2016 after 12 years, 573 matches and 22 trophies.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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From heirloom tiaras to glistening sapphires and an ocean’s worth of pearls, Elizabeth had a bijou box worth millions—composed of both new pieces and the 142 Crown Jewels that are passed from monarch to monarch.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
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Lindsay Lohan and Shailene Woodley clutch their invisible pearls while filming a scene for Count My Lies on April 6 in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Having a chronic illness traps your soul in the body, O’Neal says.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Your Dishwasher Filter A clogged dishwasher filter traps food particles, causes unpleasant odors and can actually make your dishes come out less clean.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewels. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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