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

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of jewel
as in diamonds

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Recent Examples of jewels
Noun
Especially since there are laptop deals still sitting around the internet like unclaimed jewels. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 Whatever the truth, the Duchess of Windsor’s collection soon became legendary, as did her rules surrounding jewels. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026 As such, the house’s fragrances are photographed in the same way no matter the price point, with the models wearing jewels. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Gold chrome accents complement the orange jewels and maroon polish. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026 YouTube is less than a year old, Netflix is a DVD-by-mail service, and a prime-time slot is still one of the most coveted jewels in broadcast television. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026 On most, delicate jewels were appliquéd to industrial Velcro to provide a point of subversion –– a pre-requisite in every Prada collection. — Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Since the turn of the century, car makers have been among the crown jewels of the German economy, punching above their weight in terms of investment and innovation. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026 Hamilton also wore some serious jewels, with a diamond necklace and stud earrings. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
  1. gems
  2. treasures
  3. prizes
  4. diamonds
  5. rocks
  6. trophies
  7. pearls
  8. traps
Noun
  • There are still some gems hidden among the endless tech and toy products — like Medicube’s current sale.
    — Alexis Mikulski, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But earlier this year, the Navy reservist and his friend shoveled a six-carat diamond from a field in Arkansas where he's found over 300 gems so far.
    — LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gems
Noun
  • Nearly two-thirds of the collectors surveyed preferred to keep their treasures mostly under wraps, sharing them only within family or a closed circle, while, at the other end of the scale, just 10 percent are seeking wide recognition.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The treasures of both the sea and the surrounding mountains are at your fingertips thanks to an array of land and water activities ranging from hikes and beach picnics to fishing experiences and sunset cruises.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • This year's prizes began with the Nobel for medicine, awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike the other Nobel prizes, which are awarded in Stockholm, the peace prize is decided in Oslo by the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee, whose members are appointed by Norway's parliament.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of prizes
Verb
  • Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz, who sat front row for the Paris Fashion Week show, wore enough Jessica McCormack diamonds to clear 70 carats.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 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 diamonds
Noun
  • For scientists, the harder question has been how oxygen stayed abundant for millions of years afterward — long enough, as ancient rocks suggest, to set the stage for the emergence of increasingly complex life.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Over time, these rocks are fragmented and broken up into small mineral particles by plant roots forcing open cracks, or lichens secreting chemicals that dissolve rocks to release nutrients.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of rocks
Noun
  • But today the man bringing home the big trophies is Álex Palou, who this year sealed his fifth title in six seasons.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In a year when there’s a strong chance four different women will carry away the Big Four trophies, Swift will have positioned herself to wind up, once again, as Music’s Biggest Story.
    — Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of trophies
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  • The Medicube Capsule Cream with salmon DNA PDRN encapsulated pearls packed with skin-softening and -boosting ingredients.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The silhouette, which brought back the trend of years gone by, was equipped with a panel on the front adorned with floral motifs, pearls and vines, all in gold that, from afar, looked like sequins.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of pearls
Verb
  • After all there’s nothing very funny about an incurable disease that traps you inside your body.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Harming any of these beings results in negative karma, which further traps souls in samsara.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewels. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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