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
Photos from the scene taken overnight show orange flames visible from miles away and plumes of smoke. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 On Sunday, however, new plumes of smoke spread back across the Upper Midwest, before reaching portions of the East Coast later in the day. — Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 20 July 2026 Video from both sides showed large plumes of grey smoke billowing into the sky. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Images and footage released by Russian online outlets showed a fire raging at the Elektrostal facility, with massive plumes of smoke towering over it. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 Photos and video released by Russian online outlets showed a fire raging at the Elektrostal facility, with massive plumes of smoke towering over it. — Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026 The state said on Thursday that a cold front was expected to push out smoke plumes to the South. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Furthermore, using standard drones introduces downwash from the propellers, which stirs up and dilutes the gas plumes required for measurement. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumes
  1. awards
  2. prides
  3. prizes
  4. accolades
  5. honors
Noun
  • One of the most intriguing parts of the evening involved the correspondents’ association’s annual journalism awards presentation.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.
    — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of awards
Verb
  • The Chosen One chose Philly, a city that nearly prides itself on not being choosable.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • For more than 60 years the Phoenix Art Museum has thrown open its doors to the public and invited them into an institution that prides itself on growth, innovation and imagination all through the power of art.
    — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of prides
Noun
  • Judges will choose winners in nine categories as well as award two special prizes and select one overall winner.
    — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Winning the top series prizes in drama, comedy and limited series in the same year remains one of the rarest accomplishments in Emmy history.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • For all his illustrious accolades, Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez can now also celebrate one very huge Royals milestone.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Other accolades include the Joseph Plateau Honorary Award at Gent Film Festival, the Lifetime Achievement Award at the San Sebastian International Film Festival and Best Actress BAFTA award for her role in Appropriate Adult.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 22 July 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Reid essentially rose to cult status in the Twin Cities as an undrafted free agent, playing a prominent role in helping the Timberwolves reach the Western Conference Finals and garnering the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year honors.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • In the 1950s, according to newspaper archives, NHL captains annually voted on honors such as individual player awards, All-Star teams and the most popular referee.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of honors

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