as in prize
someone or something unusually desirable
that job is considered a real plum in the broadcasting business
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Recent Examples of plum
While technically more of a tote bag than a true weekender, this roomy travel bag is made from vegan leather and comes in a range of gorgeous, expensive-looking colors, including a dark red that’s similar to the plum color of my Juliette weekender.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Chamoy similarly comes from Asia through pickled plums, particularly China via the Philippines.
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Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Moody hues such as charcoal gray and dark plum can earn sellers an additional $1,373 and $867, respectively.
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Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
Winner is in plum position to make the championship series; loser will have an uphill battle.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Chamoy similarly comes from Asia through pickled plums, particularly China via the Philippines.
—
Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Moody hues such as charcoal gray and dark plum can earn sellers an additional $1,373 and $867, respectively.
—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
Winner is in plum position to make the championship series; loser will have an uphill battle.
—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
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Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
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When the Allied powers prevailed in World War II, the United States took the ship as a war prize.
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Wedged between two popular vacation towns – Pagosa Springs and Durango – Chimney Rock National Monument is another southwestern Colorado gem.
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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Hanson has long tried to dismantle the crown jewel of Howard’s legacy—yet after Australia’s worst mass shooting since Port Arthur, her rhetoric and Howard’s converged.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
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Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
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The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
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In addition to remnants of textile production, the Søften dig turned up silver scraps, coins and pearls that testify to trade and economic activity in the region.
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Her latest collection features pearl necklaces dangling with starfish and gold smiley faces studded with diamonds.
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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