jewel 1 of 2

noun

ˈjü-əl How to pronounce jewel (audio)
Definition of jewelnext
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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jewel

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verb

as in to gem

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Recent Examples of jewel
Noun
Just outside town, take hayrides through the pumpkin patch and watch apple cider and donuts being made at Uncle Frank’s Apple Town or ride a chairlift over the jewel-tone canopy at The Highlands at Harbor Springs. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 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
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Jewel Tones Callie Windle, the founder of Callie Windle Interiors in Dallas, Texas, is averse to jewel toned bedding. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025 Along with her technical skills, Tupper’s multi-cultural experience, gift for ergonomic yet kinetic designs and sheer imagination make Cultus Artem jewels one of the more intriguing debuts during Paris Fashion Week. — Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for jewel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewel
  1. gem
  2. treasure
  3. prize
  4. diamond
  5. rock
  6. trophy
  7. pearl
Noun
  • The Meltdown had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where The Hollywood Reporter featured it as a hidden gem.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Enjoy this underappreciated gem—just beware the Frogman, who lurks in Stephen’s mind and on every page.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Fifty-something years later, Rush remains a North American treasure.
    — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The steward of this American treasure since the patriarch died in 2013, Jeanie Buss dug in her Christian Louboutin heels in a fight to keep her family in the hierarchy of the purple and gold.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • Building on this recognition, the winner of the Busan Award – Best Film, the top prize in BIFF’s Competition section, now qualifies for submission to the Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Leslie McIntosh, within-group variance (Changes) Changes’ first/second book prize, launched in 2022 with Louise Gluck as the first judge, has already delivered gems such as Jimin Seo’s Ossia and Rachel Mannheimer’s Earth Room.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of prize
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
  • For instance, this option from Oak and Luna features a naturally occurring silicon carbide now grown almost entirely in labs, brings a more responsible origin story alongside genuine brilliance, ranking second only to diamond in hardness.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • People pointed to enormous rocks that had been washed downriver during the earlier floods, as others standing on a suspension bridge over the water were warned off with whistles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Some pointed to enormous rocks washed downriver during the earlier floods, while others standing on a suspension bridge were warned off with whistles.
    — Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of rock
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  • His chambers are in Islandia, on Long Island, with tennis trophies on the desk and an electric shoe buffer in the corner.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Hines made history as the first Black head coach to lead a club and to win a trophy in the NWSL.
    — Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
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  • The discovery and export of hydrocarbons in the 20th century transformed relatively small maritime trading and pearling societies into high-income states integrated into global energy markets.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
  • In the summer of 2024, while visiting my grandmother in China, my husband gave me a pearl ring and asked if we could be pearled.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewel. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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