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
He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 These silences, heavy with sorrow, then adorn the beloved like precious jewels, conveying the idea that only a profound grief can beget such beauty. — Krupa Shandilya, The Conversation, 25 June 2026 But for her wealthy fans, Diana’s jewels have become valuable collectors’ items and a very good investment. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 Cooper asked Gordon what the return of those jewels meant for Cambodians. — Will Croxton, CBS News, 28 June 2026 The jewels were part of the set gifted to her ahead of her wedding in 1981 by the Saudi royal family. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026 These little jewels also add a beautiful pop of color to dishes her daughter already loves, like yogurt parfaits or oatmeal. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 June 2026 Sophisticated setting techniques enhance each stone’s brilliance while preserving the fluid movement of the jewels. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The figures for the first time give the public a concrete idea about the King’s personal wealth, as opposed to the castles, jewels and artwork that go with the job but aren’t the monarch’s personal property. — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewels
  1. gems
  2. treasures
  3. prizes
  4. diamonds
  5. rocks
  6. trophies
  7. pearls
  8. traps
Noun
  • Larsson and Sinot have done so many great looks; a quick scroll through Sinot's Instagram reveals everything from rainbow eye shadow dotted with matching rhinestones to leopard print body gems.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 July 2026
  • That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Definition of gems
Noun
  • Behind the Global Sourcing Process Finding exceptional products takes more than browsing catalogs—HomeGoods buyers travel the globe continuously to uncover unique home treasures for every kind of shopper.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
  • The region is one of Queenstown’s untouched natural treasures.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.
    — Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Definition of prizes
Verb
  • The Desert diamonds product assortment is a contemporary expression of individuality, authenticity and personal style.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
  • Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.
    — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Definition of diamonds
Noun
  • And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
    — Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Definition of rocks
Noun
  • There’s no need for players to panic in moments of struggle because there’s a man on the bench who knows how to find a way, to win matches and trophies.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Kate last year was at Centre Court on consecutive days to present the winners’ trophies to singles champions Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of trophies
Noun
  • The strapless corset gown had a sheer illusion jacket embellished with pearls and was paired with a cathedral veil.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • David and Elizabeth Emanuel designed the perfectly '80s silk taffeta gown with a 25-foot-long train and 10,000 embroidered pearls, priced at about £90,000.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of pearls
Verb
  • This approach traps dust rather than scattering it across the room and gives new life to an old pillowcase.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • The high temperatures on the east coast this weekend are due to a high-pressure system known as a heat dome, a severe weather phenomenon that occurs when a high-pressure system traps a massive mass of hot air over a region, according to Gray News.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of traps

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