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
Cheryl McCloud,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Its most dramatic attack occurred last week, when hundreds of drones overwhelmed Moscow’s air defenses and hit refineries and storage tanks, sending up black plumes of smoke that darkened the sky.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
According to environmental nonprofit Miami Waterkeepers, threatened staghorn coral and queen conch inhabit an area near the Sand Bypass that is vulnerable to sediment plumes set off by the dredge.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
The uncontained Cottonwood fire has scorched nearly 111 square miles, destroyed parts of Eagle Point ski resort and forced evacuations as towering smoke plumes stretch from southern Utah into Colorado.
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Kathy McCormack,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
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.
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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
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
Noun
This is the season that plumes of dust from the Sahara Desert are usually carried across the Atlantic by wind — two clouds are moving west toward the US, according to AccuWeather.
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Cheryl McCloud,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Its most dramatic attack occurred last week, when hundreds of drones overwhelmed Moscow’s air defenses and hit refineries and storage tanks, sending up black plumes of smoke that darkened the sky.
—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
According to environmental nonprofit Miami Waterkeepers, threatened staghorn coral and queen conch inhabit an area near the Sand Bypass that is vulnerable to sediment plumes set off by the dredge.
—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
The uncontained Cottonwood fire has scorched nearly 111 square miles, destroyed parts of Eagle Point ski resort and forced evacuations as towering smoke plumes stretch from southern Utah into Colorado.
—
Kathy McCormack,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
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.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumes
Noun
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In addition to the monetary compensation and scholarship awards, pageantry is also helping the girls build confidence and learn key behavioral skills.
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At the awards show, Swift teamed the ring with a sage green two-piece set by Wiederhoeft.
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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.
Noun
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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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Having earned top honors in Stakes company in four consecutive years, Hit Show has been a warrior.
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In fact, Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger not only wore the green dot in 2025 but was eventually rewarded with Defensive Rookie of the Year honors for his efforts.
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“Plumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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