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 The required ingredients included plums, farro, a can of chickpeas, summer squash and a baguette. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 30 July 2026 For 100 years, the family‑run orchard has been known for its exceptional stone fruits—apricots, cherries, peaches, plums and nectarines—and its commitment to traditional farming. — Debby Rice, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 What followed was some plum dramatic material for Charlie Day, as Charlie passionately accused his now-dead father of never being there for him as a kid. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 Strawberries, pears, blueberries, blackberries, plums, and apples—take your pick. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for plum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
  1. prize
  2. gem
  3. jewel
  4. treasure
  5. pearl
Noun
  • Via a points system, entrants will not only compete for prize money in individual races but also vie for a $5 million prize pool divided up based on the series’ final standings.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • With a $75 million prize pool up for grabs, Nigma Galaxy hopes a win would signal that the Arab gaming scene is finally being taken seriously.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • Along the corseted bodice and skirt, gold baguette gems added touches of sparkle.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • The United States is home to an array of underrated gems offering a similarly relaxed ambiance and romantic aesthetic people seek out in their European getaways.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of gem
Noun
  • The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The roaring jewel martini is made with Beluga Gold Line Vodka and a dry vermouth rinse, then topped with Billecart-Salmon Champagne Le Reserve and garnished with olives and a spoonful of beluga caviar.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of jewel
Noun
  • An elegant conservatory, a beloved aquarium known for its shimmering jade green tiles reminiscent of an underwater tavern, and the small but excellent Dossin Great Lakes Museum are a few of the treasures found here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • The idea of finding that lost treasure is universal, whether finding the Holy Grail or finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or finding Jesus.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of treasure
Noun
  • It was set into an oval ring face adorned with blue enamel, diamonds and pearls.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The dress was designed to evoke the iridescent quality of mother of pearl with a beaded leather bustier and a multi-layered pleated silk chiffon skirt that was hand-painted to mimic the shiny surface of shells.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of pearl

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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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