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 wild plum shade, a rich, moody burgundy, adds a touch of drama with one coat and pushes it into full-on main character territory with two or three.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 29 May 2025
Throw pillows echoed the deepest shades of the desert in plum, ochre, and slate, while a full-length mirror, placed thoughtfully between the armoire and the bathroom, bounced soft light throughout the space.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
White went for a moody, dark plum lacy midi-dress with a high neckline while Sajak, the 30-year-old daughter of former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak, opted for a heather gray dress with a low neckline and red heels.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 June 2025
Includes aromas of young red fruit that includes red plums.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 29 May 2025
Throw pillows echoed the deepest shades of the desert in plum, ochre, and slate, while a full-length mirror, placed thoughtfully between the armoire and the bathroom, bounced soft light throughout the space.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
White went for a moody, dark plum lacy midi-dress with a high neckline while Sajak, the 30-year-old daughter of former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak, opted for a heather gray dress with a low neckline and red heels.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 June 2025
Includes aromas of young red fruit that includes red plums.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
Noun
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That makes Sears the real rookie prize heading into 2025-26.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The event, held at the Palladium Times Square in New York City, saw Nat Geo take home the most prizes with six, followed by Netflix with four.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, local favorite Pho Momma joined the notable Bib Gourmand list, cementing its status as one of Sacramento’s best under-the-radar dining gems.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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However, the journalist revealed in an interview with Vogue that the center stone is actually a rare pink diamond with a slight rose tone to the gem.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Perhaps this is because the power couple are the current owners of Casa Rosa, a jewel of contemporary architecture designed by Andrés Casillas de Alba in 1978.—
Katia Contreras,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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Grey Sweater Grey Sweater is the crown jewel of OKC’s fine dining scene, tucked in the Deep Deuce district.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Since 2021, Rwanda has invested great blood and treasure into its Congo intervention.—
Joshua Z. Walker,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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What treasures were destroyed in 477 when the Imperial Library in Constantinople, which supposedly contained 120,000 texts, went up in flames!—
Bernd Roeck
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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This is especially true of Rurutu, one of the seven Austral Islands that are strung like pearls across the ocean 400 miles southwest of Tahiti.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But aside from some pearls draped around his neck during his visit to the Billboard offices, Lil Tecca opts for a more relaxed demeanor.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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