Jewel
What it means
A person, place, or thing prized for exceptional beauty, quality, or value.
Reach for it when using a precious-object metaphor for something genuinely distinctive
The restored theater is a jewel in the center of town.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
Fits when informal admiration focuses on appearance
Careful Calling a person a beauty can objectify them and says little about quality.
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everyday
Fits when deep value and affection outweigh visual brilliance
Careful Treasure is broader and more emotionally possessive.
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warm
Fits when quiet exceptional worth or charm is the point
Careful Gem is more intimate and often suggests a pleasant discovery.
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professional
showpiece
Fits when an object or place demonstrates the finest work publicly
Careful Showpiece prioritizes display and may not be intrinsically precious.
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professional
Fits when comparative quality is clear among peers
Careful Standout can be noticeable for reasons other than beauty or lasting value.
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formal
pride
Fits when a community or organization values something as a source of honor
Careful Pride names the relationship, not the exceptional object itself.
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literary
crown jewel
Fits when one asset stands above all others in a collection
Careful Crown jewel is stronger and creates a ranking that may be unwarranted.
Opposites 3
- eyesore
- dud
- trifle
Common phrases 3
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architectural jewel
The bathhouse is an architectural jewel that still serves local swimmers.
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hidden jewel
A hidden jewel of a courtyard lies behind the busy market.
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jewel of the collection
The hand-drawn atlas is the jewel of the collection because every revision survives.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, public domain Updated