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
Aromas of raspberry, white chocolate, and lavender pave the way for flavors of black plum, pencil lead, caramel, and toasted baking spices wrapped in a sheath of lush tannins.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Apples, pears, peaches, plums, honey, and fruit juices (high in fructose).
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
The garden’s heirloom tomatoes star in a returning signature dish each summer, featuring coconut fennel pollen custard, plum consomme, leek oil and sesame tuile.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Today, like a real-life Little Jack Horner, Martin has his thumb in so many plum development pies across Miami-Dade and South Florida that keeping track requires a spreadsheet.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Apples, pears, peaches, plums, honey, and fruit juices (high in fructose).
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
The garden’s heirloom tomatoes star in a returning signature dish each summer, featuring coconut fennel pollen custard, plum consomme, leek oil and sesame tuile.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Today, like a real-life Little Jack Horner, Martin has his thumb in so many plum development pies across Miami-Dade and South Florida that keeping track requires a spreadsheet.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
Noun
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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So far, every couple has split the prize.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The mountain makes a majestic backdrop for Gergeti Trinity Church, a 14th-century gem perched 7,120 feet above sea level.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Before Friday’s start, Severino appeared to be hitting a hot streak, surrendering more than two earned runs in just one of his previous six starts, including a seven-inning gem against the Los Angeles Angels on May 21.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Unsurprisingly, owing to the brand’s long legacy of crafting exquisite jewels, aesthetics rule at Bulgari hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The crown jewel here is the Chaîne des Puys, a chain of geologically young dormant volcanoes inactive for 10,000 years.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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From a parade of tall ships to a downtown block party to glimpse of some of our country’s iconic treasures under one roof, this is the time to celebrate the American Experiment.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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Others have noted that police have nabbed underground treasure seekers from time to time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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In a world where people no longer dress up for dinner, guests here still throw on silk and pearls for lemon blinis and mahi-mahi caught by devoted fisherman Dennis ‘Barker’ Bovell—a fixture for the past four decades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Aleví Milano signature is a pearl set in a gold ring on the sole, and the detail is also in the brand’s logo, with a little circle symbolizing the pearl that is incorporated into the A in Aleví.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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