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someone or something unusually desirable
that job is considered a real plum in the broadcasting business
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Recent Examples of plums
Erythritol, xylitol and sorbitol are sugar alcohols, a carbohydrate found naturally in tiny quantities in foods such as cauliflower, eggplant, lettuce, mushrooms, spinach, plums, raspberries and strawberries.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Aromas of gunsmoke, black pepper, red plums and cranberries.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Her favorite game is to buy too many plums and offer them to people on the street.
—Jeanie Riess, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
To make the most of Colorado’s short growing seasons, Glover plans to stock up on stone fruits–peaches, plums, nectarines—this summer to preserve as sauces and glazes.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Peaches can be replaced with nectarines, apricots or plums.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Tart and tangy are achieved with acidic ingredients, such as winey plums, a squeeze of citrus or a splash of vinegar.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
That said—this recipe would also be delicious with plums or nectarines instead of citrus.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025
Dusky aromas of dry earth, gorse, red cherries and red plums with some burning sage.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Aromas of gunsmoke, black pepper, red plums and cranberries.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Her favorite game is to buy too many plums and offer them to people on the street.
—Jeanie Riess, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
To make the most of Colorado’s short growing seasons, Glover plans to stock up on stone fruits–peaches, plums, nectarines—this summer to preserve as sauces and glazes.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Peaches can be replaced with nectarines, apricots or plums.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Tart and tangy are achieved with acidic ingredients, such as winey plums, a squeeze of citrus or a splash of vinegar.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
That said—this recipe would also be delicious with plums or nectarines instead of citrus.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025
Dusky aromas of dry earth, gorse, red cherries and red plums with some burning sage.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plums
Noun
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If the current crop of blockbusters and indie gems isn't quite hitting the mark for you, there's a solid chance one of Netflix's homegrown titles will.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Durango Antique Market Hunt for bargains and hidden gems at the Durango Antique Market, a downtown storefront with more than 20 different vendors.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Angela also developed a proprietary RAVN claw setting, which her setter often uses on the brand’s jewels.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Carey continued to rock the jewels all night.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Secondhand treasures can easily add a touch of mystery to your holiday decor.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Museum collections can become so vast and encompassing that eventually, the most interesting treasures are buried within their halls and boxes.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This isn't the first time Margoyles has made viewers of the popular show clutch their pearls from her unfiltered musings.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The halter-neck mini, from the brand Retrofête ($1,498), is completely covered in strands of pearls, including at the collar, which gave the look of a pearl choker necklace.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Plums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plums. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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