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 heels are covered in rounded multicolor studs in rich jewel tones like red, plum, blue and emerald green.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
And why not have all this done with a beautiful wash of red-plum?
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Rangers job still vacant as Gerrard, Rohl pull out of running
This should be a plum managerial job.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Gummosis Gummy sap oozing from the trunk and branches is common in peaches, plums, and other fruit trees.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
And why not have all this done with a beautiful wash of red-plum?
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Rangers job still vacant as Gerrard, Rohl pull out of running
This should be a plum managerial job.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Gummosis Gummy sap oozing from the trunk and branches is common in peaches, plums, and other fruit trees.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
Noun
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Marchand has offered one of his jerseys as a raffle prize, which is up for auction online.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The ambitious new festival, which has a total prize pot of more than $300,000, will take place in various locations across Doha, including the Katara Cultural Village, Msheireb Downtown Doha and the Museum of Islamic Art.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The psych-pop gem, originally released as Tame Impala’s debut single in 2009, hadn’t appeared on a tour setlist since 2018.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 Nov. 2025
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Carved into 50,000 carats of jewels, the aquamarine became a global ambassador for Brazilian craftsmanship, cementing both the country’s reputation for fine gems and Sauer’s name in the industry.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Nov. 2025
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Its influence ricocheted through decades of homages, from Madonna to Ryan Gosling, proof that a perfect jewel-box tableau never dulls.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The actor, who portrayed dapper casino thief Danny Ocean in Ocean's Eleven and its sequels, reflected on the audacious burglary in which a group of thieves stole more than $100 million worth of historic jewels from Paris' foremost museum on Sunday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The site is one of Afghanistan’s architectural treasures and a major point of pilgrimage, believed by some to be the resting place of Hazrat Ali, the fourth Caliph of Islam and the son-in-law of Prophet Mohammad.—
Masoud Popalzai,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Skilled crews have stolen treasure worth millions Just hours after the infamous Louvre heist, another French museum was robbed of 2,000 silver and gold coins worth more than $100,000.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Upopby Lantern-Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater with Buttons Lantern sleeves with faux pearl button details at the cuffs give this black turtleneck sweater an elegant flourish.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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As for jewelry, Bieber took a minimalist approach and further contrasted her overall look by wearing a pair of delicate drop pearl earrings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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