Synonyms of plume

plume 1 of 2

noun

ˈplüm 

as in prize

something given in recognition of achievement

the Nobel Prize for Literature is the plume that all authors covet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prize
• award
• accolade
• honor
• trophy
• decoration
• premium
• medal
• blue ribbon
• badge
• ribbon
• cup
• plate
• crown
• distinction
• plaque
• laurel
• applause
• kudo
• tribute
• panegyric
• eulogy
• homage
• citation
• paean
• encomium
• compliment
• order
• commendation
• plaudit
• honorable mention
• hallelujah
• bravo

plume

2 of 2

verb

as in to pride

to think highly of (oneself)

that jerk plumes himself on his supposed athletic skills

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pride
• congratulate
• vapor
• flatter
• pique
• crow
• brag
• vaunt
• swank
• swagger
• boast
• gasconade
• swash
• felicitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plume

Noun

There were scenes of smoldering buildings and then a plume of smoke and debris as the first tower collapsed. — Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

The law was named for an NYPD officer whose death was linked to the toxic plume at Ground Zero. — Lila Dominus, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

Tulane’s Jon Sumrall has been tapped as the next head coach of the Florida Gators, as orange smoke still plumes from The Swamp. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Dec. 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

Phrases Containing plume

• nom de plume