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
Extra-sharp cheddar cheese, a dash of cinnamon, and a few scoops of plum jelly give this chorizo sausage ball recipe multiple layers of savory flavor.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Examples include cherry, crabapple, lilac, plum, redbud, and serviceberry.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Using sculpting gel, nail artists are creating 3D blooms—go-to shades include baby pink, plum, and vermillion—that rise off the nail, with petals so defined they almost look freshly plucked.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
After snapping their 12-game losing streak last week, the Mets had a plum opportunity over the weekend to get right against a Rockies team that finished last year at 43-119 — tied for the third-most losses in MLB single-season history.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Examples include cherry, crabapple, lilac, plum, redbud, and serviceberry.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Using sculpting gel, nail artists are creating 3D blooms—go-to shades include baby pink, plum, and vermillion—that rise off the nail, with petals so defined they almost look freshly plucked.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
After snapping their 12-game losing streak last week, the Mets had a plum opportunity over the weekend to get right against a Rockies team that finished last year at 43-119 — tied for the third-most losses in MLB single-season history.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
Noun
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In 1970-71, there was also an FA Cup run and the cup was so important then, so two big prizes were on the line.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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As part of his prize, Lamido will receive Sony Digital Imaging equipment and is invited to join the program at Sony Pictures Studios in June.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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The Feins bought the property in 1986, paying $265,000 for a gem of post-art deco international style architecture built in 1939.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Cratejoy box Box of Books is a customizable book subscription that features new releases, bestsellers, and hidden gems along with novelty items often found in an independent bookstore.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The crown jewel is the 1988 Club, a transformation of the former Courtside Club into the franchise’s most exclusive offering.—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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The jewel stayed with his son and successor, Duleep Singh, until the British Empire overtook Punjab a decade later.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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To prove it, the writer-director Damian McCarthy opens his movie with the epilogue to Ohm’s latest book, a desert death trek with a Spanish treasure hunter (Austin Amelio) and his desperately thirsty child guide (Ezra Carlisle).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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May-Tove Smiseth, an archaeologist and adviser on the Innlandet County Council, said the treasure has drummed up excitement in the archaeological community.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 1996 piece is constructed entirely with pearls and beads.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Emily Blunt proved the Devil was in the details, wearing a one-of-a-kind $500,000 Mikimoto pearl body necklace on top of her black Ashi Studios ensemble.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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