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
This pair is adorned with sparkling gemstones, has a lattice-like design, and looks like it's made out of real gold.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 14 June 2025
Clooney donned a white gown from Tamara Ralph’s spring 2025 couture collection, which was embellished with strings of natural gemstones from the neckline to the bottom trim.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Wearing pearls, colorful gemstones, or delicate hoops are just a few of the tricks up your sleeve.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 27 June 2025
Tide pools glistened like topaz gemstones set in jagged rock.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 14 June 2025
Clooney donned a white gown from Tamara Ralph’s spring 2025 couture collection, which was embellished with strings of natural gemstones from the neckline to the bottom trim.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Wearing pearls, colorful gemstones, or delicate hoops are just a few of the tricks up your sleeve.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 27 June 2025
Tide pools glistened like topaz gemstones set in jagged rock.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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However, the jewel of the hotel is its shimmering heated saltwater pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Kardashian's jewels also featured two Lorraine Schwartz necklaces with approximately 250 carats of diamonds.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Now’s your chance to save on all sorts of smart home improvement gems—no coupon needed.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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Indeed, it’s rightfully considered one of Europe’s hidden gems, welcoming approximately 130,000 visitors annually.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Wilbur Nelson, Tennessee’s state geologist, and Kirtley Mather, chairman of Harvard University’s geology department, would testify that the Earth’s rock formations were far older than the biblical account of the universe’s creation.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Headlined by Hozier, Fall Out Boy and Green Day, the festival (which despite its name has nothing to do with yacht rock) is promoted by C3 Presents, an Austin, Texas, company that’s also behind Austin City Limits Music Festival, Voodoo Music + Arts Experience and the modern-day Lollapalooza.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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The company uses traditional Chinese gold crafting techniques inspired by ancient royal jewelry.—
Evelyn Cheng,Victoria Yeo,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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The artisan jewelry store, with locations across the state, is headquartered in Kerrville, a few miles downriver.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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