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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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
Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Keep your eye on Ohio State's star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith
The jewel of Ohio State's $20 million roster is the 19-year-old budding superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, a 6-foot-3 true freshman who has lived up to the hype that surrounded his recruitment out of high school.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
Coral Davenport, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023
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Noun
Winston himself is no stranger to decorating famous women with famous jewels and even donated a series of diamonds, including the 45.52 carat Hope Diamond, to the Smithsonian.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Keep your eye on Ohio State's star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith
The jewel of Ohio State's $20 million roster is the 19-year-old budding superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, a 6-foot-3 true freshman who has lived up to the hype that surrounded his recruitment out of high school.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 20 Jan. 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
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But one hidden gem remains largely overlooked by most travelers: the Corinth Canal.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Maybe there’s a hidden Zion Williamson gem somewhere in this mess.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Sift through treasures and trinkets Porcelain figurines, vintage Christmas decorations and old records occupy neighboring storefronts along Rue St. Paul, in the antiques district.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Italy has long been a tourist haven, renowned for its enchanting landscapes, historical treasures, and culinary delights.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 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 tickets, lottery officials said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Leafs prize size and Gourde isn’t that at 5-foot-9 and 174 pounds.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 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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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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The brown suede style, complete with a shaggy trim, was styled with brown leather knee boots—and is exactly the type of look that Penny would wear to a ’70s rock show.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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Mountaineering The greater Stockholm area is an urban rock climber’s playground, with granite crags everywhere — including Kanalklippan, a blasted rock face along the Danvik canal in the city center.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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His pin in the final match against Mahomet-Seymour in the Class 2A team dual quarterfinal helped pave the way for a fourth-place finish and the Crusaders’ first state trophy in program history.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Find out who wins the trophy at the 2025 Grammy Awards, which will be hosted by Trevor Noah and will return to Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 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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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 4 Feb. 2025.
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