ground-effect machine
Examples of gem in a Sentence
Noun
The house is a gem of colonial architecture.
He pitched a gem of a game.
Her most recent novel is a real gem.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
Forty miles north of Boston, the town has a can't-miss natural gem in Halibut Point State Park, from which visitors can spot Maine in the distance 80 miles away.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024
The set is on sale in sizes S through XXL and 22 monochromatic colors, including seasonal gems like pea green, sky blue, and fuchsia.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Changing Hands Bookstore Too popular to be called a hidden gem, this Arizona jewel recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
—Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
The butt of the wooden handle was set with a luminous purple gem.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024
The trail is a hidden gem that can easily be overlooked by those who are unfamiliar with it.
—Jesse Cain, arkansasonline.com, 22 Apr. 2024
This culinary gem, centrally located in the Metuchen Town Plaza at 5 Pearl Street, is the brainchild of Saurabh Abrol, CEO of Le Malt Hospitality Group, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the hospitality industry.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Fashion and beauty have become staples with Coachella just as the music itself with trends like body glitter, face gems, chunky accessories, cowboy boots and macrame being among the many fads that have come and gone through the years.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 29 Nov. 2022
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have also laid claim to gem as well, which was the possession of many rulers, including India’s Mughal emperors, before coming into the hands of the British monarchy.
—Niha Masih, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2022
Will Pacific Northwest gem Seattle rank No. 1 or will the elite mountain town of Boulder, Colo., take the top spot?
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022
This annual celebration of natural wine and pizza, held in the spacious garden behind Park View gem Sonny’s, is a chance to try pairing a wide variety of organic and natural wines and ciders with New York-style slices, while listening to a DJ.
—Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2020
Other options include having a piece of jewelry entirely stone set or partially gem set, depending on the piece.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
Enjoy the historic downtown, which is home to artisanal preserves gem American Spoon, former Hemingway haunt Stafford's Perry Hotel, and upscale kitchen and bar Pour.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2021
An old-fashioned beefsteak tomato meets kewpie mayo, smoked bacon, and gem lettuce.
—Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 2 July 2021
The massive watch, jewelry and gem trade show that had been operating since 1917 died a slow and painful death in 2020 with the exit of key brands, including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Swatch Group and LVMH brands.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 23 June 2021
Noun
Then again, there was a downside to this furious gem–typing: namely, due to an accident of birth, you might get stuck with a turkey.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
Forty miles north of Boston, the town has a can't-miss natural gem in Halibut Point State Park, from which visitors can spot Maine in the distance 80 miles away.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024
The set is on sale in sizes S through XXL and 22 monochromatic colors, including seasonal gems like pea green, sky blue, and fuchsia.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Changing Hands Bookstore Too popular to be called a hidden gem, this Arizona jewel recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
—Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
The butt of the wooden handle was set with a luminous purple gem.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024
The trail is a hidden gem that can easily be overlooked by those who are unfamiliar with it.
—Jesse Cain, arkansasonline.com, 22 Apr. 2024
This culinary gem, centrally located in the Metuchen Town Plaza at 5 Pearl Street, is the brainchild of Saurabh Abrol, CEO of Le Malt Hospitality Group, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the hospitality industry.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Fashion and beauty have become staples with Coachella just as the music itself with trends like body glitter, face gems, chunky accessories, cowboy boots and macrame being among the many fads that have come and gone through the years.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Verb
Consider this Tata Harper gem the fountain of youth in oil form.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 29 Nov. 2022
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have also laid claim to gem as well, which was the possession of many rulers, including India’s Mughal emperors, before coming into the hands of the British monarchy.
—Niha Masih, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2022
Will Pacific Northwest gem Seattle rank No. 1 or will the elite mountain town of Boulder, Colo., take the top spot?
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022
This annual celebration of natural wine and pizza, held in the spacious garden behind Park View gem Sonny’s, is a chance to try pairing a wide variety of organic and natural wines and ciders with New York-style slices, while listening to a DJ.
—Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2020
Other options include having a piece of jewelry entirely stone set or partially gem set, depending on the piece.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
Enjoy the historic downtown, which is home to artisanal preserves gem American Spoon, former Hemingway haunt Stafford's Perry Hotel, and upscale kitchen and bar Pour.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2021
An old-fashioned beefsteak tomato meets kewpie mayo, smoked bacon, and gem lettuce.
—Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 2 July 2021
The massive watch, jewelry and gem trade show that had been operating since 1917 died a slow and painful death in 2020 with the exit of key brands, including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Swatch Group and LVMH brands.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 23 June 2021
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“Gem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gem. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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