as in jewel
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald
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Recent Examples of gemstone
In November, 2019, Sell discovered the rare jewel in immaculate condition, with all its gemstones intact, in Shipdham, Norfolk.
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Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
However, the true showstopper was Erivo's manicure, which featured gemstones and mix of purple and green hues.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Jean-Noel Soni founded Top Notch in 2009, focusing his one-man business on distinctive cuts for colored gemstones.
—Tanya Dukes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Choose from four leaf colors inspired by the gemstones associated with four milestone anniversaries.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
However, the true showstopper was Erivo's manicure, which featured gemstones and mix of purple and green hues.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Jean-Noel Soni founded Top Notch in 2009, focusing his one-man business on distinctive cuts for colored gemstones.
—Tanya Dukes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Choose from four leaf colors inspired by the gemstones associated with four milestone anniversaries.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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In Midtown’s southeasterly quadrant, the Fifth Avenue Hotel is the jewel of 28th St.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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In their new thriller Crime 101, an adaptation of the Don Winslow novella of the same name, Berry plays a weary insurance broker who gets involved in a multimillion-dollar heist led by a master jewel thief named Davis, portrayed by Hemsworth.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lot 22 is an absolute gem for anyone following the vintage Rolex market.—
Thomas Wojtowicz,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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One of these modernist gems just popped up for sale on the suburban outskirts of Los Angeles, in the quaint village of Sierra Madre.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Two young people were trapped on a rock after being swept down a creek, North Carolina rescuers said.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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One standout production for the author, however, was Stereophonic, the Tony-winning play centered on the trials of a 70s rock band — and which has some common themes with her newest book.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For those looking to spruce up their closets for themselves and the whole family, there's a wide range of on-trend apparel — think dresses, shirts, skirts, shorts and jewelry — for women, kids and babies (the clothing also comes in inclusive sizing and adaptive styles).—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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All jewelry, cell phones, tape-recorders, watches - anything loose - was left in the control room.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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