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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Recent Examples of jewel
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
That’s talking about threatening our universities — the crown jewels, in many ways, of American democracy.
—Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Coral Davenport, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023
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Noun
Find another scapegoat to rationalize your assault on the crown jewels of American progress — our colleges and universities that until now have attracted the best and the brightest from our country and all over the world.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
That’s talking about threatening our universities — the crown jewels, in many ways, of American democracy.
—Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 27 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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One of these modernist gems just popped up for sale on the suburban outskirts of Los Angeles, in the quaint village of Sierra Madre.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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Among the millions of film and video works collected within the world’s archives, there exists an unseen tapestry of remarkable, astonishing and often unseen gems found on a multitude of sources—film and video formats of all shapes and sizes.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2025
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Astin, Plimpton, Green, Feldman, Davi, and Pantoliano joined Josh Brolin and Ke Huy Quan in hunting down the trusty ship of notorious pirate One-Eyed Willy, hoping to happen on some treasure to secure their families' futures.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But my treasure was working in the adult timeline with all those amazing women my age.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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The first drawing under the new prize structure will be held Tuesday at 11 p.m. Have a news tips?—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The game started in October 2024 and has one top prize ticket remaining, according to lottery officials.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Selena Gomez Selena Gomez accessorized with the Dôme ring, Duet mixed ring, and diamonds Team ring to promote her film Emilia Pérez at a recent screening.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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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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Two young people were trapped on a rock after being swept down a creek, North Carolina rescuers said.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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That roundup includes some of the most beloved projects in rock history, and one of them is back near the top.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Harding won the trophy in 2013, Dubnyk won in 2015 and Dumba was a finalist in 2021.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Madrid has a mountain to climb in the decider at home a week from now, though if its anyone that can overcome such a deficit in the elite competition, look no further than the 15-time record winners and defending champions of the big-eared trophy.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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