plum

noun

ˈpləm How to pronounce plum (audio)
Definition of plumnext
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 Bad Butter is known for its bold flavor combinations and rotating selection of nuanced pastries, from things like chocolate sourdough banana bread to ginger plum cruffins to ube caneles. — Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Given that personal insistence, the election – in which 49 veterans of the Ukraine war were elected – is more likely to be used as evidence that Russia rewards its soldiers with plum political jobs, as a means of boosting voluntary recruitment. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 With plum liner elongating her eyes and a matte rose-taupe hue dressing her lips, the glam also relied on clean, glowy skin. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 The plum-chocolate shade is my favorite, but I’m feeling tempted by the butter yellow, too. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
  1. prize
  2. gem
  3. jewel
  4. treasure
  5. pearl
Noun
  • Nearly 215,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $100,000 in the drawing, the lottery said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • That ticket didn’t take the Mega Millions top prize, which will be $321 million on Friday, nor did any ticket have either of the Fantasy 5 jackpot quintets.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • Her closet is full of gifted designer pieces, brand-deal holdovers, and fashion-industry gems, meaning her work wardrobe is, frankly, pretty hard to compete with.
    — Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Cam Schlittler pitched another playoff gem against the Red Sox, and Ben Rice also burned their hometown team with a late grand slam and six RBIs as the New York Yankees opened this Wild Card Series rematch by romping to a 9-0 victory Tuesday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of gem
Noun
  • The table furthest to the left (when walking out of the main dining room) is the crown jewel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Each nail was painted a creamy, satiny nude hue from base to tip, but her ring fingers got a little extra glam, with three rhinestones placed right at the base—a red jewel framed by a diamond to match her ruby-colored outfit, of course.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of jewel
Noun
  • The real treasures, though, are displayed inside the museum-style glass concierge desk, where artifacts from the original hotel are on loan from the Naples Historical Society.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • When it was closed down in 1539, its treasures, books and relics were seized and its lands and buildings sold off, some to local nobles and gentry, some to the town authorities of Bury.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of treasure
Noun
  • Colorful gems and pearls surround XL sparkling Hello Kitty charms, turning each nail into a nostalgic statement that heals your inner child.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
  • While the chicken marinates, make a summery pearl couscous salad with charred corn, cherry tomatoes, lemon, and basil.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of pearl

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