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as in jewel
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament a ring set with diamonds and other precious gems

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verb

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Noun
From big-budget period pieces to quirky indie gems, from glossy period pieces to gritty urban drama, the offerings this year are broad and deep. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024 Published: Oct 16, 2024 (Photo: Cricket Klein) New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you. The Editors, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
Other options include having a piece of jewelry entirely stone set or partially gem set, depending on the piece. Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021 Enjoy the historic downtown, which is home to artisanal preserves gem American Spoon, former Hemingway haunt Stafford's Perry Hotel, and upscale kitchen and bar Pour. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2021 See all Example Sentences for gem 

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“Gem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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