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noun

ˈplüm How to pronounce plume (audio)
Definition of plumenext
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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verb

as in to pride
to think highly of (oneself) that jerk plumes himself on his supposed athletic skills

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Recent Examples of plume
Noun
Global methane plume data is available on 30-day lag on Carbon Mapper’s website. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Cohen described the journey to get to the groundbreaking — an event featuring fireworks, a green smoke plume and a performance by the band of the 14ers Supporters Group — as challenging. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026
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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 See All Example Sentences for plume
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  1. prize
  2. pride
  3. award
  4. accolade
Noun
  • That the accusation is being made against an African writer about a prize celebrating African writing is something others have noticed and called out.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That jackpot wasn’t the Mega Millions top prize, which will be at $403 million for Friday’s drawing, or the Jackpot Triple Play, which will be at $500,000.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of prize
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  • Both also pride themselves in downfield blocking, a must for a team coached by a former receivers coach.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The country that prided itself on being an oasis of democracy in the Middle East had replaced freedom of expression with the unfettered right to incite vengeance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of pride
Noun
  • Films by women directors have historically won few opportunities at the awards, making the haul a landmark for feminist filmmaking in the country.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Last season, in the Rams’ first four games, Stafford passed for eight touchdowns, with two interceptions, en route to a 3-1 start and what eventually became his run to a first MVP award.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of award
Noun
  • Although only founded in 2016, the RIBA International Prize is arguably the most prestigious accolade awarded to a single building.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Mexican pop icon will receive the accolade in recognition of an exceptional career spanning over three decades and his enduring influence on Latin music.
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of accolade

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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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