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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
That includes the Stereo Cameras for Lunar Plume-Surface Studies, or SCALPS, which are high-resolution cameras that look to capture the interaction of the lander with the lunar surface capturing the spread of the plume kicked up by the engine.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 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
There was no explosion, no frantic hissing, or toxic plume.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
That includes the Stereo Cameras for Lunar Plume-Surface Studies, or SCALPS, which are high-resolution cameras that look to capture the interaction of the lander with the lunar surface capturing the spread of the plume kicked up by the engine.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 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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Because the Knicks are prize fighters.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Known as the Oscars of the food world, the prize annually recognizes some of the best chefs, food writers, critics, journalists and restaurateurs in the country.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Eco effort The first Palace to be awarded the European Ecolabel, Les Sources de Caudalie prides itself on its environmental commitment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Cafe Bernard, a dining staple in the region for more than 30 years, prides itself on its seasonal farm-to-fork menu items.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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An agriculture teacher at Harmony Middle School in Osceola County was named one of five finalists for Florida’s Teacher of the Year award, the Florida Department of Education announced Monday.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The awards were handed out at a ceremony on Sunday, March 10 and bestowed by juries of industry executives, journalists, creators, and experts.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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This accolade further emphasizes the booming super premium Irish whiskey sector, as The Donn surpassed renowned Scottish and Japanese competitors.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The accolade has become one of the Pavilion’s defining institutional recognitions for filmmakers and artists working within the global genre landscape, organizers note.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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