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
Express amethyst energy simply with a high-shine plum manicure that reflects the gemstone's beauty.
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Searches for dark plum and purple both saw big increases on Pinterest, so get ready to see bold, beautiful spaces featuring Plum Noir in 2026.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
The beauty mogul wore her dark brunette hair sleek, straight, and glossy, with a statement plum lip.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2026
For deeper complexions, plums and berry-rose shades deliver a fresh, ethereal radiance without looking chalky.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Searches for dark plum and purple both saw big increases on Pinterest, so get ready to see bold, beautiful spaces featuring Plum Noir in 2026.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
The beauty mogul wore her dark brunette hair sleek, straight, and glossy, with a statement plum lip.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2026
For deeper complexions, plums and berry-rose shades deliver a fresh, ethereal radiance without looking chalky.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
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Today’s award winners included both jury and audience prizes, along with a number of special jury prizes for films, performances, and more.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Yun Lim’s winning look will be produced and sold by Boll & Branch, while additional cash prizes were granted for the winners.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Former Leafs director of amateur scouting Wes Clark and current director Mark Leach, with the Leafs scouts, have unearthed some relative gems in four consecutive drafts.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The list includes affordable gems from premium brands, like a festive red-and-pink Kate Spade oven mitt set.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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To its credit, the University of California system remains one of the jewels of American higher education.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Signing Valdez, the top free agent remaining on the market, would add another pitching jewel to Toronto’s offseason spending spree.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Signs around the lot warn visitors of frequent break-ins, so either leave your treasure at home or hike in your pearls.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the role Hough most treasures these days is also his newest—dad.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
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Take, for example, the Phillippa stiletto mule featuring a baguette crystal bow on the vamp and a pearl strap across the foot.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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