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
Sophia Compton , Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
The May 15 fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont sent plumes of black smoke into the sky and necessitated a response from hundreds of firefighters to a rural part of the state.
—ABC News, 15 June 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
Photos from the scene showed a plume of smoke rising near the wreckage.
—Sophia Compton , Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
The May 15 fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont sent plumes of black smoke into the sky and necessitated a response from hundreds of firefighters to a rural part of the state.
—ABC News, 15 June 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
Noun
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My journalism awards include the 2010 Society of American Business Editors and Writers prize for commentary.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Pittsburgh is a city that prides itself on supporting local businesses, and there’s no better place to see that in action than the Strip District.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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In a city that prides itself on international flavors, Loryn Nalic’s food shines.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Some chefs who were honored in past years with Outstanding, Emerging or regional Best Chef awards have gone on to become household names, including Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse and Bobby Flay.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Jelly Roll dedicates Grammy win to wife After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album, Jelly Roll got emotional on the podium, dedicating the award to his wife, who wept and applauded in the audience.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Bono presented the accolade, the two talked Springteen’s music and activism and joined Patti Smith and her longtime accompanist Tony Shanahan in People Have The Power to standing ovations, clapping and loud cheers.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Yet, beneath the accolades lies a persistent fear of not being enough.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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