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
Flavors move from blackberry and plum into dark chocolate, mocha, and subtle smoke.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
In January, former royal chef Darren McGrady revealed that King Charles is a creature of habit and routinely requests two plums in a little bowl of juice for breakfast.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Lambda-cyhalothrin, which starves insects and is lethal to honeybees, was found on cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums, lettuce and broccoli.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Redbud, red violet, Mexican plum, golden groundsel.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
In January, former royal chef Darren McGrady revealed that King Charles is a creature of habit and routinely requests two plums in a little bowl of juice for breakfast.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Lambda-cyhalothrin, which starves insects and is lethal to honeybees, was found on cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums, lettuce and broccoli.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Redbud, red violet, Mexican plum, golden groundsel.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
Noun
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Back in February 2025, the 62nd Publicists Awards honored the teams behind Wicked and All About Agatha with its marquee prizes.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office.—
Shelly Conlon,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Letters, colorful gems, and simple shapes like stars and hearts are always popular.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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The following gems exceed my high shopping standards and satisfy my taste for the finer things.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The jewel of Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach is well-loved for its many festivals, pristine coastline, and unique pirate-faring history.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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At Dries Van Noten, hair artist Olivier Schawalder secured hundreds of shining bobby pins atop models’ heads, occasionally adding golden jewels over the ears.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by Isaac’s small trove of treasures—and perhaps their own collecting instincts—Knorr and Coleman threaded a squirrel motif quietly throughout the home, with acorn details appearing in several rooms.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tommy Thompson, a former deep-sea treasure hunter, is seen in an undated photo provided by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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On her dresser was a small maroon leather jewelry box that I was not allowed to touch, which contained a string of real pearls and a pair of screw-on ruby earrings that had been her grandmother’s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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Adding further dimension to the top was a removable sinuous collar featuring pearls.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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