GEMS Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of gem

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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roughs

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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gems

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gem

as in diamonds

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Recent Examples of gems

Noun

Ayrshire doesn’t get the headlines or rapturous odes that the Highlands do, but this rugged coastal stretch in southwestern Scotland is filled with under-the-radar gems like Glenapp Castle. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Here are five hidden gems for those seeking depth, authenticity, and a sense of discovery. — Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 Aura designs, colorful gems, metallic accents, and creative French tips can make just as much of a statement on shorter lengths. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026 Lara, who calls Acuña his favorite player, had a couple of gems of his own. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026 These nine memorable films include huge box office hits as well as gems known mostly to dedicated cinephiles. — David Faris, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026 New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont are absolute gems. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 But the real gems of Fantastic Fest are often the films that don’t jump off the page at first glance. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026 The Crown of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1937) made of platinum and containing the famous Koh-i-noor Diamond along with other gems. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gems

Noun

The 1900 building, in the campus’ northwestern corner, is one of its jewels — a vaulted room hung with candelabras lit for the campus opening in gold and blue, the school colors.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewels

Noun

However, according to the report, violence is increasing in museum thefts, with thieves using instruments such as dynamite, guns, and sledgehammers to gain access to treasures and deter employees from interfering.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026
Sun-Loving Outdoor Potted Plants Containers brimming with beautiful treasures don’t need to be high-maintenance.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of treasures

Verb

However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026

Definition of diamonds

Noun

Workers installed rocks on the coast at Point Dume Beach to prevent the collapse of a key road for vehicles to access Westward Beach.

— Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Whether burrowing through soil or swimming through water, they’re forced to maneuver through narrow gaps in tiny pores, rocks, roots, plants or other obstacles.

— K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of rocks

Verb

This approach traps companies in incremental optimization, which is building a better version of what already exists instead of building genuinely new things that customers could not have asked for yet.

— Nataliya Andreychuk, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The cave was used to film scenes with Polyphemus, the Cyclops who traps Odysseus and his crew in his cave before devouring several of the men.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of traps

Noun

Iridescent flashes and gold gemstones emulate deep-sea treasures.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
That helps explain the vast selection of RCPO watches at the roadshow event featuring blinding amounts of gemstones, esoteric stone dials and paperwork validating that they were restored exclusively in Geneva at the brand’s Restoration Atelier.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of gemstones

Noun

Precious metals like gold and silver can quickly become discolored by skin care and styling products, and pearls are also extremely sensitive to them.

— Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
After descending in a metal cage elevator, Riff Raff removes his cape, revealing Frank-N-Furter in a corset, fishnets and pearls.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

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