jewels
word · lemma: jewel
Definition
Jewels are valuable objects such as diamonds, rubies, and other precious stones, often used in jewelry. The word can also refer more generally to treasured or beautiful things.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a plural noun when talking about valuable stones or decorated items: 'family jewels', 'stolen jewels'. 'Jewels' is more literary or elegant than everyday 'jewelry'. It can also be figurative, as in 'hidden jewels' for excellent things people do not know well.
Example Sentences
The queen wore many jewels at the ceremony.
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These jewels are kept in a safe.
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She found old jewels in her grandmother's box.
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The museum's crown jewels are the main reason tourists come here.
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That little bookstore is one of the hidden jewels of the neighborhood.
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The thieves were after the jewels, not the paintings.
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