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A precious stone, typically a single crystal
“The top of the staff continued the pattern of jewels with one large jewel placed carefully on top of it.”
An ornament or piece of jewelry containing a precious stone (or stones)
“In the first image of Amidala on her throne, she is literally wearing a jewel on her forehead.”
A person or thing regarded as precious, special or rare
“As it turned out, she was a real jewel, neither chatterbox nor tight-lipped, able to keep the conversation moving briskly along despite Richard's limited vocabulary.”
A person or thing regarded as the ideal or best among its peers
“While both the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are significant tourist sites, it is the Taj Mahal that represents the jewel of architectural art in India.”
A person or thing that brings great pride or renown
“The Hermitage had opened in 1910 to great acclaim as the city's jewel.”
A gemstone made from a glimmering glass-like mineral
A discovery
The most important or significant of a related group
A person or thing that is very popular or held in high regard
An object or trinket believed to have magical powers
A sparkling spangle used for the decoration of ornate clothing
That which achieves wealth, respect, or fame
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