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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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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

From the 1950s into the 1990s, Stokes noted in an email, Marco’s Restaurant operated in the space, with a “Roman Room” bar — “a dark and immersive hidden gem where bartenders performed sleight-of-hand magic tricks.”

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2026

Kratos’ drone business, of course, isn’t a hidden gem.

From Barron's Apr. 6, 2026

In "The Curious Chef," I get to spend time with chefs in all different forms – from home cooks to cooks with hidden gem street stalls, pop-ups and secret restaurants.

From Salon Sep. 17, 2024

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 Israel C. (Cook) Russell

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