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
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Building on earlier drone systems The group previously created autonomous drones with computer vision to follow smoke plumes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 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
Because Lorena's track has slowed down, the plume of deeper moisture is expected to remain across northern Mexico, said John Glueck, a meteorologist with the weather service in Tucson.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Building on earlier drone systems The group previously created autonomous drones with computer vision to follow smoke plumes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 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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Now who will be competing for the big prize this season?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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How many Powerball numbers are needed to win a prize?—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even investors who pride themselves on rational decisions know that fear, excitement or uncertainty can often enter the picture.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Mitchell prides himself on being a no-nonsense, no-bulls*** kind of man, but his attitude can sometimes come across as arrogance.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The award shows look over many who should be honored.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Grammys took note of Cardi B’s rising star as she was nominated for five awards, including album and record of the year.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 2020, he was awarded with the National Book Award’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and has received other accolades such as a PEN USA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Robert Kirsch Award and several Edgar and NAACP Image Awards.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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