1
as in jewel
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
a ring set with diamonds and other precious gems
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2
as in treasure
someone or something unusually desirable
that new car is a real gem she's dating a real gem these days
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as in to diamond
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Recent Examples of gem
Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Framed by two seas—the Tyrrhenian to the west and the Ionian to the east—this gem of a region is defined by picturesque coastlines, mountainous interiors, and towns that feel refreshingly untouched by mass tourism.
—Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022
Other options include having a piece of jewelry entirely stone set or partially gem set, depending on the piece.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
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Noun
Years before the pandemic, the Fish brothers were driving around Fort Lauderdale looking for a gem.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Framed by two seas—the Tyrrhenian to the west and the Ionian to the east—this gem of a region is defined by picturesque coastlines, mountainous interiors, and towns that feel refreshingly untouched by mass tourism.
—Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Will Pacific Northwest gem Seattle rank No. 1 or will the elite mountain town of Boulder, Colo., take the top spot?
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022
Other options include having a piece of jewelry entirely stone set or partially gem set, depending on the piece.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gem
Noun
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Those jewels are still missing.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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After watching the catch of the day come in, head to the neighboring Umi no Ichi food and shopping hall to grab a bowl of sea-to-table kaisendon—slices of sashimi, jewel-like roe, and other oceanic delights, served atop a bed of rice.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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The spa The 57-foot-long underground pool is a treasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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This Italian city has innumerable artistic treasures, these 25 paintings among them.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Some Brookhill attractions include Inner Peaks Climbing Center, an indoor rock-climbing facility, Puttery, an indoor mini-golf bar for adults and bars such as Pins Mechanical, a social spot with a retro arcade and other games.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Relieved of their blindfolds, the men now wore heavy rucksacks filled with colored rocks representing their anger (red), guilt and shame (black), and sadness (blue).—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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With more than 1,000 change-seekers in the audience, a powerhouse panel of judges and nearly $300,000 in prize funding on the line, the energy in the room is electric.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the summer of 2024, while visiting my grandmother in China, my husband gave me a pearl ring and asked if we could be pearled.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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From stone faces to pearl charm tips, Macmillan’s imagination ran beyond the bounds of natural beauty, marrying organic animation with sculpture techniques.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wenrick did not answer questions about whether or not Valencia was trapped inside.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Islamic republic has threatened to attack vessels traversing the strait throughout the conflict, which has effectively closed off the conduit, trapping hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf and spiking oil prices globally.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Gem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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