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

Video from the neighborhood showed massive flames and plumes of dark smoke rising from the property, appearing dangerously close to nearby homes and personal property. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Most of the Atlantic is covered with a giant plume of hot, dry, dusty air. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 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