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
Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com, 28 Feb. 2022
Intriguingly, each Feather Moon pendant is bathed in moonlight so that they jewel is infused with lunar energies.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
The wigs depicted by Yang in her paintings are mounted on Chinese opera mask stands and they are decorated with flowers, jewels, wheat, grasses and fruit.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Noun
The mom of three accessorized with a pink clutch and strappy heels adorned with what appears to be jewel detailing, adding chunky hoop-like earrings to complete her ensemble.
—Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com, 28 Feb. 2022
Intriguingly, each Feather Moon pendant is bathed in moonlight so that they jewel is infused with lunar energies.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
Verb
The man behind The Mountain Goats, Darnielle’s songs are perfect narrative jewels that navigate all the longing, absurdity, desire, regret, anger, joy, and wonder of this life, refracted through a very particular Gen X sensibility.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
The wigs depicted by Yang in her paintings are mounted on Chinese opera mask stands and they are decorated with flowers, jewels, wheat, grasses and fruit.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewel
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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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Richard Burton purchased the 33.19-carat, flawless gem for his then-wife in 1968.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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The itinerary takes guests to as many as 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, immersing travelers in India’s cultural treasure and heritages.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Photograph: Simon Hill Ravensburger Labyrinth $30 $21 (30% off) Amazon Labyrinth is a top family game that has kids collect treasures by shifting maze tiles each turn.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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The announcement of this year's prize will be made on October 10 at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo, and prizes are officially awarded each year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Ryan made the trip up to Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee to claim her prize as a $640,000 lump sum, according to lottery officials.—
Olivia Lloyd
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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All around me diamonds glitter from brown earlobes, gold watches flash against brown wrists.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Elevated, of course in true Beyoncé fashion, with a host of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and sparkling Christian Louboutin boots.—
Esther Newman,
refinery29.com,
12 Mar. 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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The band is rounded out by true-blue musicians Carlos O’Connell (the guitarist for Irish rock band Fontaines D.C.) on bass and David Ashby (frontman of local London band Sleaze, who in fact first introduced Felber to The Ivy House) on keys.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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Reece James #24 of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as U.S. Reece James #24 of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as U.S. David Ramos/Getty Images This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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With Trump and Infantino in the middle of the stage, the Chelsea squad lifted the trophy to officially celebrate the win.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Water simply pearled on the surface without penetrating the membrane, and even the shoes’ exterior dried pretty quickly once the clouds parted and the sun came out.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 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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“Jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewel. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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