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
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Post-transformation, Beckham introduces the new Franny while wearing a barely-there top of strung-together chunky jewels, a clever reproduction of the iconic costume worn by Rossellini in the 1992 film.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The exhibition showcases more than 60 objects made of silver, gold, enamel and precious jewels from several European monarchs and rulers to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Later commentaries describe the relics that came out of the Buddha’s ashes as glittering jewels — some as small as mustard seeds and others resembling gems or golden nuggets.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The head of France’s Louvre Museum has resigned four months after a brazen daylight heist, in which thieves took jewels worth approximately $102 million.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
The 88 million-euro ($102 million) jewels heist was the trigger, but not the whole story.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The head of the Louvre museum in Paris has stepped down four months after a group of thieves stole jewels worth millions in a bold daytime heist.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, brands without a permanent Paris presence paired with designers, accenting couture looks with their jewels.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
Bangle nails are dripping in jewels and heavy metals, just like their namesake bracelets.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Post-transformation, Beckham introduces the new Franny while wearing a barely-there top of strung-together chunky jewels, a clever reproduction of the iconic costume worn by Rossellini in the 1992 film.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The exhibition showcases more than 60 objects made of silver, gold, enamel and precious jewels from several European monarchs and rulers to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Later commentaries describe the relics that came out of the Buddha’s ashes as glittering jewels — some as small as mustard seeds and others resembling gems or golden nuggets.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The head of France’s Louvre Museum has resigned four months after a brazen daylight heist, in which thieves took jewels worth approximately $102 million.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
The 88 million-euro ($102 million) jewels heist was the trigger, but not the whole story.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The head of the Louvre museum in Paris has stepped down four months after a group of thieves stole jewels worth millions in a bold daytime heist.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, brands without a permanent Paris presence paired with designers, accenting couture looks with their jewels.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
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What to see today Walk or drive to gawk at the 20th-century gems like the Miller House and Garden, which blends history, nature and modern aesthetics.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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Believe it or not, Richie’s beauty favorites are chock-full of drugstore gems—starting at just $7.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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His latest work treasures motion in both its study of dance music that straddles the 20th and 21st centuries and its gentle tug away from pure pop.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The museum’s incredible holdings—Rembrandts, Impressionist treasures, thousands of pre-Columbian wonders—will be on view again after years in storage or on loan.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham’s knife-crime drama has won Emmys and Golden Globes, and will now compete for prizes in the UK when the RTS Awards takes place on March 24.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lottery winners of prizes past have learned, sometimes the hard way, the value of anonymity when coming into a large amount of money.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 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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Remove debris from the lawn such as fallen branches and rocks, as well as any moveable lawn furniture or décor.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Speculation had swirled in some circles that if Netflix, which had an agreement last December with the WBD board, hit the rocks in terms of regulation, Paramount could have swooped in down the line and snagged WBD at fire-sale prices.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, Chris Evans, Javier Bardem, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore and Kumail Nanjiani will also present trophies at the awards show.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lego has been present at F1 races since last season, hosting in-person activities that have included functional, life-size cars and handcrafted trophies made out of bricks for podium finishers.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Known for statement designs with sculptural edge, their reiteration of the Gel-Kayano 20 sneaker shape has been decorated with delicate pearls, crystals, and bows—signature elements the brand often uses within every jewelry collection.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s an obscenity with pearls.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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His handle is both his redeeming trait and what traps him in the half court.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Clear Overgrowth Remove dense vegetation up against the house, which traps moisture and creates a cozy habitat for termites.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewels. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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