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
Study co-author Alessio Daniele says apples, plums, berries, nuts and – yes – green and black tea – are all good sources of the compounds.
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New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
Complete the outfit with round-toe patent Madewell Mary Jane flats in playful plum and a leather tote with hardware that adds enough shine—no accessories needed.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
His Habemus Papam is garnet colored with aromas of cassis, plum, and forest floor.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
For her first launch in five years, Simpson included notes of purple plum, jasmine, vanilla bean and more.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
Complete the outfit with round-toe patent Madewell Mary Jane flats in playful plum and a leather tote with hardware that adds enough shine—no accessories needed.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
His Habemus Papam is garnet colored with aromas of cassis, plum, and forest floor.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
For her first launch in five years, Simpson included notes of purple plum, jasmine, vanilla bean and more.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
Noun
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This novel was nominated for the Booker prize in 2021 and was praised for being genre-bending.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and the number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Choudhary, a collector of contemporary art as well as Indian artifacts, considered a career in hospitality before he was seduced by the gems his family has traded for centuries.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Orio Extending from the coast, over the mountains, and then dropping into a valley anchored by a river, Orio is a beloved gem in the Basque Country.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The content creator dressed in a stunning array of jewels, a chain-style seashell dress from Paco Rabanne retailing for nearly $4,000, and a metallic purse.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Brendan Fraser played the dashing hero Rick O’Connell, a treasure hunter and former Captain of the French Foreign Legion.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the film, little Rory needs to save her father who’s disappeared on a treasure quest during an unfortunate encounter with a dragon.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sophie Buhai’s faux pearl and black glass crystal drop earrings and Yi Collection’s emerald and gold ring spiced up the sophisticated look.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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While the shade range isn’t as vast as OPI or Sally Hansen, there’s still a solid variety, including neutrals, jewel tones, pastels, and even some shimmery and pearl finishes.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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