as in prize
something given in recognition of achievement
the Nobel Prize for Literature is the plume that all authors covet
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Recent Examples of plume
James Powel, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
An aerosol plume is a fine mist of airborne particles that can transport pathogens (like E. coli, C. difficile, noroviruses, and adenoviruses)—in the air and throughout the bathroom.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
Matt Thompson, SPIN, 18 Oct. 2024
As flames plumed from the stage, mosh pits began to spawn.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Video of construction workers in Southern Georgia caused a tree to release a plume of pollen when it was cut down.
—James Powel, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
An aerosol plume is a fine mist of airborne particles that can transport pathogens (like E. coli, C. difficile, noroviruses, and adenoviruses)—in the air and throughout the bathroom.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The spinning punk dervishes here at this multi-band guerrilla gig conjure from the ground a choking cloud of dust, which plumes north in the twilight.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 18 Oct. 2024
As flames plumed from the stage, mosh pits began to spawn.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plume
Noun
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No, no one else won the jackpot, Match 5 + Power Play $2 million prize, or the Match 5 $1 million prize.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Maybe this year, in homage to Keith, mark this momentous occasion by spinning his many songs while serving up a Kentucky bourbon pie and rooting for Render Judgment to take the top prize at Louisville's famed Churchill Downs track.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While creating an institution with various campuses across the globe that prides itself on community outreach and investing millions into affordable housing and anti-poverty programs, Jakes has become a multimillionaire businessman in part as an author and playwright.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But there’s room for another, especially for a coaching staff that prides itself in developing defensive backs.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Blue Ivy has been involved in several significant moments in her mother's career, including appearances at award shows and in music videos.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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This follows two previous waves of cancellations, in April, that terminated over a thousand awards.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Scherzinger, 46, is receiving accolades for another Broadway production, Sunset Blvd.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Other Southern cities to receive accolades included Orlando, Florida at No. 3; Savannah, Georgia at No. 6; Key West, Florida at No. 7; Austin, Texas at No. 10; Nashville, Tennessee at No. 11; and Asheville, North Carolina at No. 12.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 May 2025
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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