Thesaurus results for PLUMES

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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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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The plumes from cutting quartz lodge deep in the lungs, forming scar tissue and silicosis. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 Russian media outlets later reported a blaze at Ryazan oil refinery, sharing pictures of plumes of smoke and the night sky glowing red. — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 Today, the station’s plumes of vapor are like pheromonal beacons, calling out to energy-hungry data centers. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026 Bright orange flames and plumes of black smoke could also be seen rising into the air between the school bus and the minivan after a fire broke out in one of the vehicles. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026 Russian media outlets later reported that the attack sparked a blaze at the Kstovo oil refinery, sharing images of black plumes of smoke over the horizon. — Hanna Arhirova, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026 Fires blazed at industrial and port installations, sending towering plumes of black smoke over families lunching by the seaside and children playing in the sand. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026 Firefighters battled the blaze into the evening after thick plumes of smoke billowed over the quiet fishing hub, which is located 90 miles southwest of Portland and has just over 10,000 residents. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 Other soldiers, friendlies and enemies alike, are glimpsed through trees or plumes of smoke. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

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Noun

As per tradition, 12 career achievement awards will be presented, all shaped like the Stella della Mole, the 12-point sculpture atop Turin’s Museo Nazionale del Cinema and an emblem of both the city and the event.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi star in writer-director Martin McDonagh’s awards hopeful about two CIA operatives who travel from Santiago, Chile, to Easter Island in 1973.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

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With locations including Singapore, Paris, London, Boston, Istanbul, Dubai, Jaipur, Phnom Penh and Bali, Raffles prides itself on its connection with the arts, local communities and the environment.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Russia prides itself on its digital advances — from an extensive e-commerce services sector to ambitious plans for developing artificial intelligence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of prides

Noun

Every year, the panel awards special prizes to chefs, front-of-house staff, and activists who are leading the charge in hospitality.

— Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
In addition to the superior snacks and sips, guests can bid on and win prizes and participate in raffles, with proceeds supporting The Kitchen House’s mission.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of prizes

Noun

After a turbulent upbringing that included stints in prison, Townsend began the work negotiating gang truces that brought him widespread accolades, earning him numerous contracts with the city of Los Angeles.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Galliano, the designer whose work was initially set to the be the subject of a monographic exhibition, had gained plenty of accolades in the fashion world for his bold designs before his fall from grace.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of accolades

Noun

Tapestry's recognition also adds to a growing collection of national honors earned by Minnesota food businesses.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Jacoby will compete for regional Teacher of the Year honors through the central states, followed by a national competition next fall.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

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