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
The 2022 Poetry is stunning with aromas of red raspberry, black cherry, and dark chocolate that transition to full-on flavors of blackberry, plum, and black licorice.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
Ben Shahn and Philip Guston, who went on to join the ranks of the most-renowned American artists of the 20th century, won plum commissions on the ground floor, as did Seymour Fogel, a respected muralist.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Tangy spring rhubarb, juicy summer plums and tart autumn apples complement it especially well.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The plum colored built-ins add lots of personality to the small space.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
Ben Shahn and Philip Guston, who went on to join the ranks of the most-renowned American artists of the 20th century, won plum commissions on the ground floor, as did Seymour Fogel, a respected muralist.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Tangy spring rhubarb, juicy summer plums and tart autumn apples complement it especially well.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The plum colored built-ins add lots of personality to the small space.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
Noun
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Event organizers know where their ancient bread is buttered, too, with IV only offering a $40,000 prize pool.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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This year is the first of three years of the competition; four cash prizes will be awarded to winners each year, Creager said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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Aside from being a practical closet staple, the reviews really convinced me that this dress is a gem.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing the North Fork gem to close for swimming this summer.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The crown jewel of the Hurricanes’ 2026 recruiting class arrived on campus in January and practiced with the team throughout its run to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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The massive redevelopment of Pimlico is the centerpiece of a broader push to reinvigorate the sanctity of the second jewel in Baltimore and to invest in the Park Heights community.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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There are, as usual, treasures lurking in the gathering of films being offered at this year’s Doc10 documentary film festival.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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All three suspects are residents of Heerhugowaard in North Holland and are charged with blowing up a museum door before making off with the golden treasures in January 2025.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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As for the pearl, so for the girl.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The door-knockers themselves seemed more confident, suggesting that the party’s pearl-clutching over gerrymandering was not as widespread as politicians like Deeds and Maldonado feared.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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