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Collocations for gem - noun

1. jewel

ADJ.

precious, priceless

PHRASES

dripping with gems
a millionairess dripping with gems and pearls
encrusted/studded with gems
a belt studded with priceless gems

2. person/thing

ADJ.

little | absolute, real
The second side of their new album contains some real gems.
hidden
She worked in the antiques trade, searching out hidden gems in the most unlikely places.
architectural
architectural gems like York Minster

PHRASES

a gem of a sth
This is a little gem of a flower.

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