gem

Example Sentences

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When reporters asked Boebert why she had sent the photo, the congresswoman offered this gem: “Well, I mean I really admired her blue suit. So I wanted to capture that for everyone.”

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

But the real gem of Pascagoula is its namesake river.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Her campaigns have included saving architectural gem Gorton Monastery from being converted into flats.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

At first glance, Danny had thought it was a gem, but up close he saw it was a gold acorn with two green leaves at the stem.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova