jewels 1 of 2

noun

plural of jewel
1
as in gems
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament a necklace set with priceless jewels

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2
as in treasures
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 prizes
someone or something unusually desirable a star athlete who would be a jewel for any team

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jewels

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verb

present tense third-person singular of jewel
as in diamonds

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Recent Examples of jewels
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 Inside is Norqain’s in-house N08S automatic skeleton movement, which has 26 jewels and a 41-hour power reserve. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Pearls are considered the most subdued of jewels, second only to the jet jewelry to which Victorian women were limited during their long periods of formal mourning. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Mixed Berries Berries are like the jewels of the fruit world with all their vitamins and minerals. — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026 These jewels of the sea await treasure seekers in Lincoln City, a seaside town of artisans on the Oregon Coast. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 There’s usually a pair of chic oversized sunnies involved too to really channel Sophia Loren, and a statement accessory or shoe, like a suite of Cartier jewels or a structured and sleek clutch. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 Not one to opt for simplicity, Rihanna stepped out in a head-turning body harness decked out in jewels and tassels with room to show off her skin. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
  1. gems
  2. treasures
  3. prizes
  4. diamonds
  5. rocks
  6. trophies
  7. pearls
  8. traps
Noun
  • 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
  • Comprising diamonds with a combined weight of more than 200 carats, the missing necklace features a six-carat central stone surrounded by lines of baguette diamonds and hundreds of smaller gems arranged in a sunburst motif.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of gems
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
Noun
  • Four top prizes and seven $250,000 prizes remain to be claimed.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Rankine won a raft of prizes, among them a MacArthur genius grant.
    — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of prizes
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
Noun
  • By then, Miko, three years older, had a growing collection of tennis-championship trophies.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The trophies — one for the Tour Championship and one for the FedEx Cup — are up for grabs at the halfway point.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of trophies
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
Definition of pearls
Verb
  • But the heat dome, an area of high pressure that traps warm air beneath it, isn’t just sending temperatures soaring.
    — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Nestling them together traps enough steam to help the interiors soften before the potatoes shrink slightly, giving them room to brown.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of traps

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“Jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewels. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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