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

The blaze 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, 3 July 2026

Known for the plumes of fog that build up in the valleys between the mountains—settling like smoke over the peaks—the Smokies are teeming with plant and animal life as well as Southern culture. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 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