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Recent Examples of plummy
Eschewing cult-leader cliché for a plummy everyday friendliness that eventually circles round to sinister, Ben Whishaw cleverly plays Elon as equal parts guru and grifter: His counsel is sometimes obvious, but what the person needs to hear just the same.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
Oh, certainly, the plummy voice on the other end says, that’s no trouble at all.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Rocking smoky eyes or plummy lips (if not both), the Emmy nominees proved that getting sultry on the red carpet is an absolute must.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2024
Our florist Lex Hamilton arranged gothic black calla lilies and plummy hydrangeas to festoon the fireplace, and piled up stainless steel coupes loaded with shiny cherries beside flickering pillar candles.
—Katherine Ormerod, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2024
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
Oh, certainly, the plummy voice on the other end says, that’s no trouble at all.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Rocking smoky eyes or plummy lips (if not both), the Emmy nominees proved that getting sultry on the red carpet is an absolute must.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2024
Our florist Lex Hamilton arranged gothic black calla lilies and plummy hydrangeas to festoon the fireplace, and piled up stainless steel coupes loaded with shiny cherries beside flickering pillar candles.
—Katherine Ormerod, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plummy
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What could've been a quick journey turns into a 10-year expedition filled with mythical creatures and near-death experiences involving a Cyclops, the mellifluous Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe, as played by Charlize Theron.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
17 July 2025
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LeVar Burton Reads Actor LeVar Burton remains famous for hosting Reading Rainbow, and his mellifluous voice is perfect for reading short stories by famous authors.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Whole foods rich in natural color are packed with the vitamins and antioxidants growing bodies need.—
Jazmine A. Ortiz,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Romaine lettuce, for example, is richer in nutrients than iceberg lettuce because its leaves let in more sunlight.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > The mellow sweetness of summer corn and lobster meat harmonize beautifully in this ultimate summer soup.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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Casting the sweet-faced and unflappably mellow Dano — Eli Sunday his Vadim Baranov is not — as Putin’s kingmaker also assures that Assayas isn’t keen on high drama, with conversations in conference rooms plotting totalitarian takeover rarely rising above library-voice level.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
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Ditto the auxiliary singers, particularly Greene, who paired a deep, sonorous bass range with enthusiastic dance moves that underlined the across-the-board camaraderie.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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On Pressing Onward, Freedia is creating her own religious experience of sorts — one that marries the powerful peaks and sonorous valleys of gospel with the irrepressible, relentless energy of bounce.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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In the annals of professional golf, the majors are the sure-fire blockbusters—globally resonant, historically revered, and able to draw the widest audience.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The slate comprises 12 projects from the Philippines and eight from neighboring countries, showcasing what organizers describe as bold voices, distinctive genres, and globally resonant stories.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Plummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plummy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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