1
as in jewels
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
a ring set with diamonds and other precious gems
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as in treasures
someone or something unusually desirable
that new car is a real gem she's dating a real gem these days
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Recent Examples of gems
ABC News, 1 May 2026
Wishing you all a weekend of unexpected gems, bespoke thrills, and rewarding sprints.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The brand arrived teaming with trunks, tableware, plenty of custom decor (including LV’s floral motif executed in floating pedals in an accent pool in the spa, for example), and, of course, jaw-dropping gems in extraordinary settings.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
In addition to the Tony Scott-Denzel Washington tribute, the New Beverly’s May calendar features its usual blend of fan favorites, obscurities, exploitation gems, and family matinees.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Ittai Gradel, the Danish gems specialist and art dealer who uncovered that some 2,000 objects had been stolen from the British Museum’s collection, died on April 28 at age 61.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Chemists, too, have produced gems like SECSY (Spin Echo Correlated Spectroscopy) and FART (Flavor Analysis and Recognition Transformer).
—Clarissa Brincat, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The Senior Bowl always reveals the gems of a draft class.
—Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District is one of Kansas City’s true cultural gems.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Cratejoy box Box of Books is a customizable book subscription that features new releases, bestsellers, and hidden gems along with novelty items often found in an independent bookstore.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Wishing you all a weekend of unexpected gems, bespoke thrills, and rewarding sprints.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The brand arrived teaming with trunks, tableware, plenty of custom decor (including LV’s floral motif executed in floating pedals in an accent pool in the spa, for example), and, of course, jaw-dropping gems in extraordinary settings.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
In addition to the Tony Scott-Denzel Washington tribute, the New Beverly’s May calendar features its usual blend of fan favorites, obscurities, exploitation gems, and family matinees.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Ittai Gradel, the Danish gems specialist and art dealer who uncovered that some 2,000 objects had been stolen from the British Museum’s collection, died on April 28 at age 61.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Chemists, too, have produced gems like SECSY (Spin Echo Correlated Spectroscopy) and FART (Flavor Analysis and Recognition Transformer).
—Clarissa Brincat, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The Senior Bowl always reveals the gems of a draft class.
—Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District is one of Kansas City’s true cultural gems.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gems
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On her formal encounters with presidents and other foreign leaders, Elizabeth would bedazzle with her tiaras, earrings and necklaces, heavy with history and laden with priceless jewels.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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It can be tucked into trousers for the office, tied in the front with shorts for a vacation, and dressed up with a skirt and jewels for a night off.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Most Californians are no doubt still rightly enthusiastic about protecting our coastline treasures.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The textured space is filled with vintage treasures including a Rogan Gregory light sculpture, a wood plinth by Milo Baughman, and a 1960s bamboo armchair by Giovanni Travasa.—
Sarah Wood González,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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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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Researchers identified corundum in three separate rocks along the crater rim.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Researchers identified corundum in three separate rocks along the Jezero Crater rim, according to New Scientist.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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In Northbrook, prizes and awards will be presented for all nine races, from beginners to top-level professionals, Schuler said.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Golden Goblet Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious film prizes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Speaking of spikes, over at the megalith design exhibition Alcova, CJ Aslan – founder of fashion brand ASLAN WORLD – presents a chair and ottoman covered in a sea of sharp stainless steel ones, interspersed playfully with gemstones.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Materials are sourced from ethical partners all over the world,100 % reclaimed gold and conflict-free gemstones from Sri Lanka, antique diamonds from Los Angeles or dealers in New York, emeralds from Colombia, sapphires from Montana and Australia.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 24-year-old student next to me considered a leaf piled with spot prawn roe, like tiny orange pearls.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Holes are drilled at an upward angle, leading to a central chamber where the bees then fall into a glass jar that traps them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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For hot sleepers or anyone dealing with night sweats, cotton’s moisture-wicking properties offer a real advantage over polyester, which traps heat and humidity against the skin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gems. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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