1
as in gem
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
a necklace set with priceless jewels
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2
as in treasure
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 prize
someone or something unusually desirable
a star athlete who would be a jewel for any team
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as in to gem
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Recent Examples of jewel
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
This extraordinary estate, available for the first time, stands as the crown jewel of a renowned local builder’s personal collection.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Coral Davenport, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023
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Noun
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina The jewel of the 60-mile Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is a quintessential seaside town.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
This extraordinary estate, available for the first time, stands as the crown jewel of a renowned local builder’s personal collection.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
The strawberry, blackberry and raspberry fields of the Pajaro Valley stretch for 10 miles along the coast of California’s Monterey Bay, jeweled with fruit from April through early December.
—Coral Davenport, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewel
Noun
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Now the endearingly eclectic midcentury-modern gem has surfaced on the market for the first time in almost three decades, asking a smidge under $5.7 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Digress in Orlando’s College Park neighborhood is one such gem.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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So the show’s host is Alan Cumming, the actor and international treasure.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2025
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This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
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Winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes and are encouraged to sign the back of their ticket, the Florida Lottery said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Both missed out on the prizes at the 97th Oscars, which were held a the Dolby Theatre a week last Sunday (March 2).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The material is a synthetic form of aluminum oxide, one of the hardest substances second only to diamond.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Dec. 2024
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Mali has other natural resources that Moroccan industries could eye for extraction, such as gold, uranium, iron ore, and possibly diamonds. FROM FEZ TO TIMBUKTU Only time will tell whether Morocco’s relationship with Mali will be that of an equal partner or a satellite.—
Vish Sakthivel,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2014
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Unlike some athletic sandals, these shoes come with laced mesh uppers that fully cover your toes from rocks and debris while still promoting water drainage.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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Bon Jovi took over the planet decades ago with the album Slippery When Wet, the third full-length from the rock band.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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That came as a relief to a lot of City supporters, many of whom had been calling for a larger first-team player pool for years, even when the policy contributed to the 18 trophies the club have won in Guardiola’s nine seasons.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Sabalenka was predictably gracious and humorous during the trophy presentation with a touch of playful vengeance thrown in.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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Since bead materials can run the gamut—from glass to pearl to wood and beyond—Korn notes that some bead styles are inherently more casual than others.—
Aemilia Madden,
Harper's BAZAAR,
24 July 2023
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“Jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewel. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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