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
While technically more of a tote bag than a true weekender, this roomy travel bag is made from vegan leather and comes in a range of gorgeous, expensive-looking colors, including a dark red that’s similar to the plum color of my Juliette weekender.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Chamoy similarly comes from Asia through pickled plums, particularly China via the Philippines.
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Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Moody hues such as charcoal gray and dark plum can earn sellers an additional $1,373 and $867, respectively.
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Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
Winner is in plum position to make the championship series; loser will have an uphill battle.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Chamoy similarly comes from Asia through pickled plums, particularly China via the Philippines.
—
Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Moody hues such as charcoal gray and dark plum can earn sellers an additional $1,373 and $867, respectively.
—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
Winner is in plum position to make the championship series; loser will have an uphill battle.
—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
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My journalism awards include the 2010 Society of American Business Editors and Writers prize for commentary.
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In the live finale, New Hampshire native Aubry Bracco was crowned the 50th season Sole Survivor with a $2 million prize.
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For a mid-day warm-up, itineraries highlight cozy neighborhood gems like Drekkamun—a new spot in Kollafjørður whose name translates directly from Faroese as ‘a cup of tea or coffee’—or the brand-new Café Otto, tucked away at the national art museum following a peaceful walk through a local park.
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Chisholm said that after Schlittler spun yet another gem, holding the middling Reds to four hits, a hit-by-pitch and zero walks over six scoreless innings in a 5-0 win for the Yankees.
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The figures for the first time give the public a concrete idea about the King’s personal wealth, as opposed to the castles, jewels and artwork that go with the job but aren’t the monarch’s personal property.
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What will be interesting to see is if Samsung’s new display jewel-in-the-crown, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen, makes it into the Galaxy S27 Pro.
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Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
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The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
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Aldean slicked her hair back into a low ponytail and accessorized with oversized sunglasses, statement pearl earrings and layered rings while smiling for the mirror photo.
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There's that fish net aspect in there, the ruffles to mimic the coral, the pearls.
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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