as in prizes
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
Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Predicting where those plumes will drift has always been difficult.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Large plumes of overheated material rising upwards in Earth’s mantle teared this early crust apart, pushing fragments downwards.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Huge plumes of smoke billowed from the plant, enveloping the parking lot and Statesville Boulevard (Highway 70), Charlotte Observer news partner WSOC reported.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
Atmospheric moisture and instability was a bit less today, resulting in less significant smoke plumes over the fire than Wednesday.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The clouds and plumes of dust kicking up showed what the forecasts promised.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Scientists had been predicting the eruption for weeks, noting that the volcano's crater had been gradually filling with lava and the mountain had been emitting ash plumes.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, Ukrainian brigades carried out a coordinated drone strike on a Russian fuel train in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region – sending plumes of black smoke billowing into the air for miles around – in an effort to sabotage the supply lines for a potential Russian advance.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
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So the team did exactly that, with real motion and safe fire plumes.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Predicting where those plumes will drift has always been difficult.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Large plumes of overheated material rising upwards in Earth’s mantle teared this early crust apart, pushing fragments downwards.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Huge plumes of smoke billowed from the plant, enveloping the parking lot and Statesville Boulevard (Highway 70), Charlotte Observer news partner WSOC reported.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
Atmospheric moisture and instability was a bit less today, resulting in less significant smoke plumes over the fire than Wednesday.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The clouds and plumes of dust kicking up showed what the forecasts promised.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Scientists had been predicting the eruption for weeks, noting that the volcano's crater had been gradually filling with lava and the mountain had been emitting ash plumes.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, Ukrainian brigades carried out a coordinated drone strike on a Russian fuel train in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region – sending plumes of black smoke billowing into the air for miles around – in an effort to sabotage the supply lines for a potential Russian advance.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumes
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The $2,000,000 Lucky game launched in May, and since then players have won more than $27 million in prizes — and more than $77 million in prizes are left, including two more top prizes.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Van Zee Design Interiors prides itself on making the design process fun and creating relationships with its clients that last long after the final pillows are in place.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Aisha prides herself on her body’s fortitude, earned through years of training with her soldier father.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After about 7 years of not attending the MTV VMAs, Ariana Grande took home multiple major awards at this year's awards show.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Swift and Beyoncé entered the evening tied for the most-ever VMA awards.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The latter two were honored with accolades like the 2025 Video Vanguard Award and the Latin Icon Award, respectively.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
8 Sep. 2025
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His time with the Packers included leading them to a Super Bowl victory and capturing several NFL MVP Awards, among other accolades and statistical achievements.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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According to a news release, the annual award honors and recognizes teachers who exemplify excellence in their profession as well as those who leave a lasting positive impact on their students.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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With more than 120 million albums sold nationwide, Osbourne was a five-time Grammy winner, two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, both with Black Sabbath in 2006 and as a solo artist in 2024, with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Birmingham Walk of Stars, among other honors.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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She’s currently tied with Beyoncé—also nominated at this year’s awards—for the most Video Music Awards wins, with 30 Moon Men trophies to her name.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nevertheless, England’s white-ball 50-over team is no longer a serious contender for major trophies.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Plumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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