as in prize
something given in recognition of achievement
the Nobel Prize for Literature is the plume that all authors covet
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Recent Examples of plume
Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
This is why the undulating curves of the plume are that much more astonishing.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
If this ends up on Monteverde’s menu, catch me there tomorrow, a Road-Runner puff of dust pluming behind.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
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Noun
Even the signs of urgency, like barking dogs and sirens, sound glazed over; everything comes shrouded in an indica plume.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
This is why the undulating curves of the plume are that much more astonishing.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Video from Metro Fire firefighters at the scene showed heavy, pluming smoke and visible flames before firefighters knocked down the blaze just after 3 a.m.
Crews were at work until about 5:30 a.m. mopping up the scene, according to Metro Fire.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
If this ends up on Monteverde’s menu, catch me there tomorrow, a Road-Runner puff of dust pluming behind.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plume
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In 1992, Zubin Mehta, the non-Jewish longtime music director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, won a special prize for his contributions to the state.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Since the game launched in February, players have won more than $6 million in prizes, according to lottery officials.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And streamers, which once prided themselves on being the anti-networks, are once again taking a cue from the way TV used to be made.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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You guys really pride yourself on sequencing.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Users can bet on the outcomes of everything from elections to sports to award shows.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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The actors join an ensemble led by Kevin Bacon, Erin Kellyman, and Tim McGraw in this adaptation of the the award-winning graphic novel series by Jason Aaron & Jason Latour.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jokic secured his eligibility for the accolade by playing his 65th game on the last night of the regular season, narrowly meeting the NBA’s quota to appear on awards ballots.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The choice of San Diego as the awards location isn’t necessarily an indication that special accolades will be awarded to local restaurants this year.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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