gems

Also gem·se

[gems]

noun

plural

gemses 

1. chamois.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gems¹

< German; Old High German gamiza < Late Latin camoc- (stem of camox )

Example Sentences

“Not only does this eliminate the stress and unpredictability of navigating airport disruptions, but it also opens up opportunities to discover hidden gems in your own region,” he said.

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India exports about $10 billion a year of gems and jewelry to the U.S., according to the Global Trade Research Initiative, and processes most of the world’s rough diamonds.

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Using its superpower — the ability to identify patterns across millions of data points — AI can then find the hidden gems that match tastes in ways people wouldn’t have known to look for.

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“So going to a Blockbuster and digging to discover these hidden gems was really exciting.”

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“Buckingham Nicks” is alive with hidden gems, especially Nicks’ sizzling opener “Crying in the Night” and accomplished rock turns in “Long Distance Winner” and “Races Are Run.”

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• hardware 
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