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
Holly Ellyatt,emma Graham, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Images and video posted online showed moments after the explosion as smoke plumes and flames billowed into the sky.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
In her pieces, couples embrace, sit on blankets with tea laid out, check phones for updates, all while plumes of smoke reach toward the sky around them.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
An oil refinery fire near the Texas coast was put out Tuesday and a shelter-in-place order was lifted, hours after a large explosion at the complex shot plumes of smoke into the air, officials said.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
CMEs are vast plumes of plasma and magnetic field from the sun which, when conditions are right, can impact Earth's magnetic field and trigger geomagnetic storm conditions, which in turn can lead to impressive aurora displays.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The plumes continued into the evening, spilling out onto the silver carpet at Vanity Fair’s annual after-party.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
When workers saw, grind or polish quartz slabs, their tools can spew plumes of fine dust that billow into thick, pale clouds.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Video captured by witnesses shows the five-engine vessel engulfed in flames, with thick plumes of black smoke rising into the air.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
Fire and plumes of smoke rise from an oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, March 14, 2026.
—Holly Ellyatt,emma Graham, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Images and video posted online showed moments after the explosion as smoke plumes and flames billowed into the sky.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
In her pieces, couples embrace, sit on blankets with tea laid out, check phones for updates, all while plumes of smoke reach toward the sky around them.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
An oil refinery fire near the Texas coast was put out Tuesday and a shelter-in-place order was lifted, hours after a large explosion at the complex shot plumes of smoke into the air, officials said.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
CMEs are vast plumes of plasma and magnetic field from the sun which, when conditions are right, can impact Earth's magnetic field and trigger geomagnetic storm conditions, which in turn can lead to impressive aurora displays.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The plumes continued into the evening, spilling out onto the silver carpet at Vanity Fair’s annual after-party.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
When workers saw, grind or polish quartz slabs, their tools can spew plumes of fine dust that billow into thick, pale clouds.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Video captured by witnesses shows the five-engine vessel engulfed in flames, with thick plumes of black smoke rising into the air.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumes
Noun
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The pool won't win awards for its size or view, but the fragrance from the nearby frangipani trees and cool water is a welcome relief from the hot temperatures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the International Skating Union's end-of-year awards, all of the top skaters from the World Championships attended, taking photos on the red carpet before heading into the venue to see who would win awards at the ceremony.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During this five-game skid, the Heat is allowing 126 points per 100 possessions; that 126 defensive rating is fourth worst in the league, ahead of only three tanking teams (Pacers, Wizards, Bucks) and a shocking number for an organization that prides itself on defense.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Royal Caribbean prides itself in keeping adventurous guests busy onboard its 29 ships sailing to more than 300 destinations in 80 countries across all seven continents.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In no event will Sponsor be responsible for awarding more than the number of prizes specified in these rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fans can visit the booth to tackle a larger-than-life edition of the puzzle, with a chance to win special prizes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Machado went on to enjoy a long career in avant-garde theater, garnering accolades for his striking and magnetic stage presence, despite his modest claims otherwise.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
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The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The original series took home the Golden Globe for best drama in 2019 and earned AFI TV Program of the Year honors in each of its first five seasons, from 2014 to 2018.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Mirabal chose honors chemistry.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Plumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumes. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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