Meaning & use
gem
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A precious or semiprecious stone, cut and polished for use in jewelry.
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The ring was set with a single blue gem.
This small cafe is a hidden gem in the neighborhood.
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Frequently used figuratively for a person, place, or thing considered especially valuable or delightful, as in 'a hidden gem.'
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