chiefly British
: a vote for only one candidate when two or more are to be elected to the same office
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Its powerful ingredients leave skin noticeably hydrated and plumper.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
These crustaceans can be harvested as early as November, but holding off until later in the season gives them more time to grow bigger and plumper.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Because barrier function naturally declines with age, consistent use can help minimize irritation, improve moisture retention, and leave skin looking smoother and plumper.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Meanwhile, antioxidant-rich Mandarin orange extract soothes and seals in moisture for a plumper, dewier finish.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Its powerful ingredients leave skin noticeably hydrated and plumper.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
These crustaceans can be harvested as early as November, but holding off until later in the season gives them more time to grow bigger and plumper.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Because barrier function naturally declines with age, consistent use can help minimize irritation, improve moisture retention, and leave skin looking smoother and plumper.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Plumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumper. Accessed 26 Apr. 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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