chiefly British
: a vote for only one candidate when two or more are to be elected to the same office
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Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
The evidence of the cosmetic benefits of red light, like plumper, brighter skin, is more anecdotal.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
The squalane superstar makes pouts smoother, shinier, and plumper over time, which are all desirable adjectives in context of being as camera-ready as ever.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Suitable for all skin types but especially beneficial for dry skin, this Japanese cleanser is formulated with Mei Gui Hua extract and royal jelly to nourish the skin and promote a plumper, more hydrated appearance.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
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For softer, plumper, younger-looking hands, shop Robanda’s $15 Retinol Anti-Aging Hand Treatment at Amazon—and consider similar options, below.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
The evidence of the cosmetic benefits of red light, like plumper, brighter skin, is more anecdotal.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
The squalane superstar makes pouts smoother, shinier, and plumper over time, which are all desirable adjectives in context of being as camera-ready as ever.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Suitable for all skin types but especially beneficial for dry skin, this Japanese cleanser is formulated with Mei Gui Hua extract and royal jelly to nourish the skin and promote a plumper, more hydrated appearance.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Plumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumper. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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plumper
noun
plump·er
ˈpləm-pər 
: an object carried in the mouth to fill out the cheeks
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