jewel
noun
a cut and polished precious stone; gem.
jewels
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pluralof jewel.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While Wall Street is divided on when Musk will actually push to combine the crown jewels of his empire, Nelson thinks there’s a 90% chance it happens by the end of next year.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Robert K. Wittman, a former FBI agent who specialized in investigating the crime, discusses the recent trend that has seen crown jewels, paintings and more stolen from institutions across Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
But while suspects may be arrested, jewels or precious metals might not be found - such as with the Louvre case.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The four suspected Louvre robbers have been arrested, but the jewels they are accused of grabbing in the seven-minute heist have still not been found.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Pale ladies on gilt chairs, their skirts arranged, the candle flame playing across their jewels.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
