hidden gem
noun
an impressive feature or attraction that most people are unaware of or that is easily overlooked.
hidden gems
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pluralof hidden gem.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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With commercial tourism, social media and vlogging much of today’s world feels overexposed and overexplained, with seemingly every destination photographed, every experience reviewed and all hidden gems channeled into content.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
So Pelinka is going to have to go bargain hunting, he’s got to find some hidden gems, pull some tricks out of his sleeve.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
The 34-year-old shares hidden gems on her social media channels.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
Here, Swarovski shares her hidden gems in the city of music, including where to find the best Viennese chocolate cake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Even though I’d seen the episodes before, I knew they were full of hidden gems.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
