gems
Americannoun
plural
gemsesEtymology
Origin of gems
< German; Old High German gamiza < Late Latin camoc- (stem of camox )
Example Sentences
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That's a shame, as they contain some gems – not least All Alone, the heart-rending story of a young single mother whose life "never goes the way she may have wanted it to".
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
But the only reason that constantly trading away their top selections can be such a successful approach is the team’s uncanny ability to unearth gems in the later rounds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Demand for natural diamonds has weakened as younger buyers spend less on traditional jewellery and are drawn to cheaper lab‑grown gems.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
Iger has treasured such animated gems as Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Winnie the Pooh, Polynesian princess Moana and more.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
Velvet boxes hold ornate bracelets and teardrop earrings and necklaces dripping with gold and gems.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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