as in gem
someone or something that is highly valued or admired
With her rare all-round talent for sports, she was a diamond of a player.
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as in to gem
to make more attractive by or as if by adding diamonds
The ballroom soon filled with diamonded guests ready to dance.
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Recent Examples of diamond
Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
This brooch is made from platinum, diamond, ruby and enamel and depicts a crying eye set in a clock.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Inset diamonds decorate the dial and case, forming a starry pattern worthy of the Milky Way.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
In a collection of photos, Kelce is shown getting on one knee in a rose garden with others showing the couple embracing as Swift wore her diamond engagement ring.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
This brooch is made from platinum, diamond, ruby and enamel and depicts a crying eye set in a clock.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Elevated, of course in true Beyoncé fashion, with a host of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and sparkling Christian Louboutin boots.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Inset diamonds decorate the dial and case, forming a starry pattern worthy of the Milky Way.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diamond
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Levi's Original Trucker Jacket Don’t miss out on this gem of a steal on this beloved Levi’s denim jacket that has racked up over 8,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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If the current crop of blockbusters and indie gems isn't quite hitting the mark for you, there's a solid chance one of Netflix's homegrown titles will.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Jewel Tones Callie Windle, the founder of Callie Windle Interiors in Dallas, Texas, is averse to jewel toned bedding.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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Along with her technical skills, Tupper’s multi-cultural experience, gift for ergonomic yet kinetic designs and sheer imagination make Cultus Artem jewels one of the more intriguing debuts during Paris Fashion Week.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
29 Feb. 2024
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Hot, young, rapidly evolving stars cement Pismis 24’s status as an astronomical marvel.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tuck into a few of the downy bao buns—the beef with pickled daikon, mayo, chili and coriander is a marvel, but don’t miss the bao with hoisin duck, pickled daikon, ginger, spring onions and cucumber—the salty crunch contrast with the steamed bun is delish.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Water simply pearled on the surface without penetrating the membrane, and even the shoes’ exterior dried pretty quickly once the clouds parted and the sun came out.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2025
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Condensation began to pearl at the edges of his rental face mask, an older model that pressed uncomfortably against his temples.—
Elliot Ackerman,
WIRED,
9 Feb. 2024
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Emergency crews—including police, firefighters, and paramedics—rushed to the scene, deploying 62 rescuers and 22 vehicles to assist survivors trapped in the wreckage, local media reports.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Kirkton House Wood Fall Icon Candle One of the simplest ways to decorate for the season is with a fragrant candle.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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City officials said no, and soon after, the city council passed an ordinance re-establishing a rule that only city employees can decorate its property.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Diamond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diamond. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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