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
ABC News, 4 Jan. 2026
Though details remained scarce about the operation, footage aired by broadcasters including the BBC showed large plumes of smoke rising into the Caracas sky overnight.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
This was a monster mash in the coolest sense, a place where feather plumes and black lace bodices co-exist with billowing capes and knee-high marching boots.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Saturday a few hours after several explosions were heard in Venezuela’s capital city of Caracas, witnesses said, and photos and videos showed plumes of smoke and a large fireball in the night sky.
—ABC News, 4 Jan. 2026
Though details remained scarce about the operation, footage aired by broadcasters including the BBC showed large plumes of smoke rising into the Caracas sky overnight.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
This was a monster mash in the coolest sense, a place where feather plumes and black lace bodices co-exist with billowing capes and knee-high marching boots.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plume
Noun
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Both pride themselves on toughness, grit and physicality, and their teams have adopted that mindset.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And according to most sportsbooks, as of Wednesday evening, McMillan is the runaway favorite to win the end-of-year award.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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That makes the very idea of awards in literature filled with landmines.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Chalamet has counted a Critics Choice Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival award and a nomination at the upcoming Actor Awards among his accolades for Marty Supreme (all one year after earning the same nods for playing Bob Dylan in 2024’s A Complete Unknown).—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The volume was eventually reprinted in the Modern Library—an accolade that greatly pleased its author.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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