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hidden gem

American  
[hid-uhn jem] / ˈhɪd ən ˈdʒɛm /

noun

hidden gems plural
  1. an impressive feature or attraction that most people are unaware of or that is easily overlooked.


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There are dozens of accommodation options too, from hostels to brand new luxury getaways advertising the area as Morocco's hidden gem.

From BBC May 24, 2026

The fund has actually owned MasTec several times, and he noted it was more of a hidden gem when first purchased 15 years ago.

From MarketWatch May 13, 2026

"We're actually quite a hidden gem," said Dempsey.

From Barron's Feb. 20, 2026

I discovered the provenance of the hidden gem in the 1990s, when Gehry had reached “starchitect” status with his shape-shifting museum in Bilbao, Spain, and just before he gained legend status for L.A.’s Disney Hall.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 9, 2025

The mountains inclosing this hidden gem of the Cascades rise abruptly from the water's edge to great heights, and with one exception are unbroken by deep side-valleys.

From North America by Russell, Israel C. (Cook)

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