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
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
20 June 2026
The arching stems and feathery plumes of ornamental grasses make a fantastic partner to the dense flower power of dahlias in late summer.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 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.
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Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Noun
Air monitoring conducted Wednesday evening found particulate matter levels were generally near background levels, although brief increases were detected within the smoke plume.
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Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
20 June 2026
The arching stems and feathery plumes of ornamental grasses make a fantastic partner to the dense flower power of dahlias in late summer.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 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.
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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.
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Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plume
Noun
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.
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Many have prizes, billboards and screens playing panoramic videos on loop.
Verb
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The burger joint prides itself on its no-frills menu featuring cheese curds, craft sodas and Happiness Meals for the kiddos.
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That turn is notable in a country that has prided itself on keeping the far right at the margins, and whose own history of colonization and emigration has generally made such politics a hard sell.
Noun
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ElAttrache’s patients include 18 of 29 players who won the MVP or Cy Young awards over the past 10 years.
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The award will recognize a singular work selected from qualifying American narrative television and film that address environmental issues through creativity and possibility.
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The James Beard Awards, among the highest accolades in the American culinary industry, were announced Monday night, turning winning restaurants into must-visit destinations.
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His numerous accolades include 11 Primetime Emmys and five Directors Guild of America awards.
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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