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
Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
That familiar plume shooting into the sky is a sign that the city is waking up for the season.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 7 Apr. 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.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
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Noun
In the space of 10 minutes, a CNN team saw four strikes in the early afternoon, resulting in huge plumes of black smoke and an immediate response by ambulances and emergency services.
—Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
That familiar plume shooting into the sky is a sign that the city is waking up for the season.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 7 Apr. 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.
—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.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plume
Noun
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Event organizers know where their ancient bread is buttered, too, with IV only offering a $40,000 prize pool.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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This year is the first of three years of the competition; four cash prizes will be awarded to winners each year, Creager said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Love on the Spectrum prides itself on highlighting the ups and downs of dating for those on the autism spectrum.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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The company there is Carolina Beverage Group, which prides itself on safety.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since the 2018 reforms began requiring the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to report awards and settlements related to formal complaints, there have been eight payments made by House members' offices, totaling just over $400,000.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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At this year's LBI Awards, held at the Westside Cultural Arts Center on March 21, stylist Tamela LeMieux took home two awards.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of her career, Bhosle was nominated for two Grammys and was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke award - India’s top arts accolade and also the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Always more about the team than individual accolades, Kon Knueppel couldn’t help but acknowledge the trajectory.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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