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
Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The camera shifts to a bird's eye view of the vehicle entirely engulfed in flames, while a plume of thick, black smoke rises, envelopes the screen, and ushers in the closing credits.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Videos from the scene of the crash show dark gray smoke pluming out of the building the plane reportedly crashed into, and firefighters work to put out flames around the crash sight.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Removing them would destroy that unique environment and potentially create sediment plumes that are broadly harmful to sea life.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The camera shifts to a bird's eye view of the vehicle entirely engulfed in flames, while a plume of thick, black smoke rises, envelopes the screen, and ushers in the closing credits.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
Both facilities, campuses that are part of the J. Paul Getty Museum, have managed to keep their revered collections of art, antiques and archives safe from the recent blazes and pluming smoke.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Videos from the scene of the crash show dark gray smoke pluming out of the building the plane reportedly crashed into, and firefighters work to put out flames around the crash sight.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plume
Noun
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In addition to recognizing exceptional talent, proceeds from the Driskell Gala support the museum’s David C. Driskell African American Art Acquisition and Endowment Funds, which have enabled the High to acquire 52 works by Black artists since the prize’s inception.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Can a platform that prides itself on rules and fighting bots truly capture the zeitgeist of a market that often glorifies anonymous founders and treats rug-pulls as a cost of doing business?—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The Warriors dictated the rules of engagement on the Wolves’ home floor, not a great look for a team that prides itself on bringing the fight to its opponent.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The one-time $60 million equity award is in non-qualified stock options that will vest after three years, with no additional annual equity awards during the first three years of his employment.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Titled Filmmaking & Distribution – in partnership with Cannes Next, the award will recognize companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and filmmakers whose technologies are reshaping how films are produced, financed, and distributed.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Each year teams of anonymous Michelin inspectors scour tasting menu restaurants, food stalls, neighborhood spots, wine bars and beyond for its compendium that can rate restaurants from one to three stars: accolades widely recognized as one of the highest achievements in the restaurant industry.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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On Instagram, the restaurant’s owner Tuan Le expressed gratitude to the Michelin Guide and to customers for the accolade.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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