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
Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Abbas' getaway bike got a flat tire and his bag of jewels ripped open in the street.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 23 May 2025
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
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Noun
But in 1986, after three years of public protests, the Marcoses fled into exile, with a planeload of jewels, cash, and gold bars.
—Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Abbas' getaway bike got a flat tire and his bag of jewels ripped open in the street.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 23 May 2025
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewel
Noun
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Globally recognized as one of the most important global spirits competitions, the IWSC has been uncovering gems for over 50 years.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Here are The Athletic’s pick of Wirtz alternatives, from his fellow high-fee buys to hidden gems.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Our ideology is that trunks are synonymous with treasures, created with intricate artistry and deep emotion, meant to be passed down through generations.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The treasure is in each performance, one as different, complex and unfailingly compelling.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Engler had won the game’s top prize of $250,000, beating odds of 1 in 157,050.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Season 7 of the beloved Peacock dating show kicks off on June 3, introducing a new group of Islanders looking for love in the villa and taking a shot at the $100,000 cash prize.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
3 June 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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Directed by Bernard MacMahon (who gave us the musical documentary American Epic), this two-hour film offers a detailed portrait of the iconic British rock band, charting their rise from post-war childhoods and early days in the 1960s music scene to their explosive success in 1969.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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During the early years, the Pines might have been best known as the home to the Hollywood Sportatorium, where people stuck in a long line of cars snaked along a two-lane road to see rock concerts.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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This was underlined after the FA Cup semi-final, a day when Villa let a golden opportunity to rubber-stamp Emery’s era with a trophy pass by.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Hundreds of thousands of people had descended on the parade route to see the Liverpool team and its staff travel through the city center on an open-top bus with the Premier League trophy.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 May 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
Cite this Entry
“Jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewel. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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