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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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
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The study suggests that persistent turbidity plumes created by coastal modification projects may interfere with shark prey capture and could increase the likelihood of unintended human interactions.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Aerial footage Tuesday morning showed smoke plumes coming from the roof of the building as crews still worked to pour water on top.
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Austin Turner,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The arching stems and feathery plumes of ornamental grasses make a fantastic partner to the dense flower power of dahlias in late summer.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
In one of the biggest drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion over four years ago, Ukraine on Thursday struck a major Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week, sending huge plumes of black smoke over the capital and disrupting hundreds of flights.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Aerial video of the blaze showed smoke billowing from numerous beachside buildings, with large gray plumes of smoke casting dark shadows on the beach's turquoise waters.
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Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Dark plumes of smoke could be seen above the resort compound along the Caribbean coastline.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
An aerial view of the building Thursday night showed large plumes of white smoke emanating from the rooftop as helicopters made water drops.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
After more than four years since Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine launched an unprecedented drone strike on Gazprom's Moscow Refinery, triggering a huge explosion and sending black plumes of smoke billowing into the sky over the Russian capital.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The study suggests that persistent turbidity plumes created by coastal modification projects may interfere with shark prey capture and could increase the likelihood of unintended human interactions.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Aerial footage Tuesday morning showed smoke plumes coming from the roof of the building as crews still worked to pour water on top.
—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The arching stems and feathery plumes of ornamental grasses make a fantastic partner to the dense flower power of dahlias in late summer.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
In one of the biggest drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion over four years ago, Ukraine on Thursday struck a major Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week, sending huge plumes of black smoke over the capital and disrupting hundreds of flights.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Aerial video of the blaze showed smoke billowing from numerous beachside buildings, with large gray plumes of smoke casting dark shadows on the beach's turquoise waters.
—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Dark plumes of smoke could be seen above the resort compound along the Caribbean coastline.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
An aerial view of the building Thursday night showed large plumes of white smoke emanating from the rooftop as helicopters made water drops.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumes
Noun
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Somebody needed to step up to at least fill some of the shoes left by Clarke, the only player to ever win three consecutive Electric Play of the Week awards.
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On Monday, OpenAI will host its first-ever Cannes Lions event a few blocks away from the Palais where the awards are given, along the boulevard where the major tech players and ad holding companies have traditionally set up shop to show off to clients.
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The pop-up prides itself on gourmet, 100% beef hot dogs topped with homemade sauces and organic ingredients.
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Conway prides himself on hearing from the people and building trust between politicians and Maryland communities.
Noun
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No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
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Attendees could donate to be added to a raffle to win prizes like local restaurant gift cards, travel equipment or experiences like free Santa Cruz Warriors tickets.
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Despite a career filled with awards and accolades, his family says fame was never what mattered most to him.
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His past accolades include being honored by the Red Cross and Congress and being awarded the Legion of Merit.
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Sharp earned Big 12 Conference Al-Defensive Team and Big 12 tournament MVP honors as a junior.
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In 2025, the Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg, who won Rookie of the Year honors this past season.
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“Plumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumes. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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