plumes 1 of 2

noun

plural of plume
as in awards
something given in recognition of achievement the Nobel Prize for Literature is the plume that all authors covet

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plumes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of plume
as in prides
to think highly of (oneself) that jerk plumes himself on his supposed athletic skills

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Recent Examples of plumes
Noun
Zavodovski is home to both chinstraps and macaroni penguins, which have distinctive yellow feather plumes on their heads. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Yes, even more modest expectations went up in big, billowing plumes of toxic black smoke this season. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 Enceladus is Saturn's sixth largest moon with a diameter equal to roughly the width of Arizona, and it's thought to have a massive subsurface ocean that spouts plumes of water out into space. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026 In Southeast Asia, wildfires are torching forests and peatlands in Indonesia, sending up plumes of toxic haze. — Edna Tarigan, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026 That sent thick plumes of black smoke into the air, visible from miles away. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026 Billy Porter, 2021 Billy Porter spread his wings in a dramatic Ashi Studio ensemble and a necklace that resembled peacock plumes, courtesy of Lorraine Schwartz. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026 Videos online showed plumes of white smoke billowing from the ship. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The result brought out lookie-loos, amateur videographers and anxious residents to witness wave after punishing wave slam into the wooden boardwalk, breaking it apart in places and sending plumes of salt water three stories high. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumes
  1. awards
  2. prides
  3. prizes
  4. accolades
  5. honors
Noun
  • Fall is when studios love to drop some of their juiciest awards-season contenders.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026
  • And don’t forget, BAFTA winner Robert Aramayo of I Swear is technically eligible for this year’s awards!
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of awards
Verb
  • With such clients as Diplo, Jack White, Major Lazer, the Eagles, Cold War Kids and Kim Petras, Bromley prides himself on being an advocate of creators’ rights.
    — Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Silo, the on-site restaurant, prides itself on using anti-inflammatory ingredients.
    — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of prides
Noun
  • This year's prizes began with the Nobel for medicine, awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike the other Nobel prizes, which are awarded in Stockholm, the peace prize is decided in Oslo by the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee, whose members are appointed by Norway's parliament.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The accolades—five Pro Bowls, two All-Pros and offensive rookie of the year—speak for themselves.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Maye’s three-touchdown performance in New England’s win over Buffalo on Sunday earned him AFC offensive player of the week honors, following a rough start to the season.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The annual gathering honors Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, which falls on the last weekend of September.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of honors

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“Plumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumes. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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