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 Shay Mitchell’s midnight espresso base exudes a plum undertone that couldn’t be better aligned with the seasonal transformation. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026 Her footwear accompanied a fall 2012 Gucci by Frida Giannini plum peplum jacket and high-neck ruffled blouse, along with a silky black knee-length skirt with a ruffled hem. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 In addition to Peking duck, which has to be ordered at least a day ahead of time, the menu also features plum sauce baby pork ribs, a black truffle gratin lobster tail and seasonal dishes, like winter osmanthus flowers. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 Apples, pears, plums, and grapes usually reach peak sweetness in autumn as well. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
  1. prize
  2. gem
  3. jewel
  4. treasure
  5. pearl
Noun
  • Few would begrudge Mohamed Salah his Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year prize for his 2024-25 season with Liverpool, but there are always reflected glories back to the club and its supporters.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The prize consists in the acquisition of the non-commercial and non-exclusive broadcasting rights for five years for a value of €4,000 – €6,000 depending on the genre and length of the film and the number of available territories.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • The Spanish-style gem, designed by famed architect Wallace Neff, hosts seven bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.
    — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But even at the time, one NFC executive, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak openly about another team’s roster, pinpointed Thomas as a hidden gem.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of gem
Noun
  • But this year, the evening at the jewel-box Teatro Goldoni carried a deeper resonance.
    — Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The jewelry house did not confirm a price, but Page Six estimated that the jewels could be worth up to $55 million in total.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of jewel
Noun
  • Here, the longtime Santorini local shares why autumn is his favorite time of year—and all the treasures of the off-season.
    — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Beijing is quite happy, for now at least, to watch as the US drains its treasure policing the world’s sea lanes, keeping transnational drug gangs and fraudsters in check, and maintaining global financial stability.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of treasure
Noun
  • In addition to her dress, the actress toted a shiny leather Miu Miu bag styled with pearl earrings from Tiffany & Co.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Queen Mother also received a sapphire ring from Prince Albert in 1923, but swapped it out for a pearl sometime in the 1940s.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pearl

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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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