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
Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The male plume, however, was far more susceptible to degrading in pollution and changing floral ratios in nighttime air.
—Delphine Farmer, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2025
James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Black smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel early Thursday, signaling a failure to elect a new pope, before white smoke plumed out just hours later.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Videos on social media showed large plumes of smoke coming from the church as crews battled the fire.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The male plume, however, was far more susceptible to degrading in pollution and changing floral ratios in nighttime air.
—Delphine Farmer, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Smoke will plume into the Roman sky again on Wednesday night.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Black smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel early Thursday, signaling a failure to elect a new pope, before white smoke plumed out just hours later.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plume
Noun
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How many Powerball numbers are needed to win a prize?—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 2005, MiraChechu Productions began as Rey’s one-man creative vehicle, scripting, animating and voicing shorts that earned national and international prizes.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Much like Chicago, Milwaukee is a team that prides itself on stellar defense and an excellent bullpen.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike national franchises, the firm prides itself on offering a deeply personal approach, ensuring each client is supported through what is often one of life’s most stressful transitions.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This year’s awards are produced by Anchor Street Collective, with Branden Chapman is executive producer, and Carleen Cappelletti is co-executive producer.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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The addition of podcasters to THR’s prestigious Roundtable lineup spotlights the voices driving today’s audio renaissance and contemporary entertainment trends bringing podcasting into the heart of the awards conversation.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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