1
as in jewel
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
a ring set with diamonds and other precious gems
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2
as in treasure
someone or something unusually desirable
that new car is a real gem she's dating a real gem these days
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as in to diamond
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Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
With the changing season comes a fresh wave of deals on Amazon, especially in the hidden gem that is the Amazon Outlet.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024
Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
Enjoy the historic downtown, which is home to artisanal preserves gem American Spoon, former Hemingway haunt Stafford's Perry Hotel, and upscale kitchen and bar Pour.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2021
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Noun
This morning’s must reads A gem of the Central Coast is becoming a seasonal ghost-town.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
With the changing season comes a fresh wave of deals on Amazon, especially in the hidden gem that is the Amazon Outlet.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024
Verb
Other options include having a piece of jewelry entirely stone set or partially gem set, depending on the piece.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
Enjoy the historic downtown, which is home to artisanal preserves gem American Spoon, former Hemingway haunt Stafford's Perry Hotel, and upscale kitchen and bar Pour.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2021
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“Gem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.
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