as in jewel
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald
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Recent Examples of gemstone
Its third café, in an old gemstone shop in the lively Chueca district, is Instagram-ready and coffee-obsessed.
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
He was dressed for a night out, with fat gemstones in his ears, and had taken a break from his graduate coursework in computer science at Boston University.
—Ellen Barry, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Her glam Grammys look also featured a 50-carat, brilliant-cut gemstone from Chopard's Garden of Kalahari collection.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
There are many examples in nature, including gemstones and paint pigments.
—Daniel Freedman, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2025
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
He was dressed for a night out, with fat gemstones in his ears, and had taken a break from his graduate coursework in computer science at Boston University.
—Ellen Barry, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Her glam Grammys look also featured a 50-carat, brilliant-cut gemstone from Chopard's Garden of Kalahari collection.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
There are many examples in nature, including gemstones and paint pigments.
—Daniel Freedman, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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The dominate theme this year was creatively designed jewels made with colored gems, followed by diamond jewels for engagement rings, wedding bands and large statement pieces.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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What might’ve seemed pithy or condescending in another movie becomes downright gorgeous, as each interviewee is bathed in monochromatic light, and shines like a precious jewel.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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This season not only revisits the familiar paths of America’s hidden gems and urban adventures but also spotlights sustainable travel, culinary-centric itineraries and culturally rich experiences.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Amidst the sprawling landscape of Los Medanos College, a 2-acre gem thrives with life, rooted in its mission to preserve California’s native plants and provide a sanctuary for students.—
Hema Sivanandam,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Rick Buckler, the drummer for English rock band The Jam, has died.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Indoor rock climb at Carabiner’s Climbing and Fitness.—
Josh Ocampo,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Italy’s Camera della Moda’s projections forecast 2024 sales of the fashion and connected industries (including textiles, clothing, leather goods, footwear, jewelry, eyewear and cosmetics) to be down 5.3 percent to 96 billion euros compared to 2023.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Like all successful brand builders, the jewelry designer focuses on cultivating caring relationships with employees, customers and others.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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