as in gems
someone or something unusually desirable
that job is considered a real plum in the broadcasting business
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Recent Examples of plums
Avoid storing cauliflower next to produce that produce ethylene gas (such as apples, melons, peaches, plums, pears, or mangoes), which will speed up the ripening (and eventual rotting) process.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Trees throughout the property provide oranges, avocados, bananas, papayas, pomelos, apples, plums, limes, figs, tangerines, guavas, lemons, peaches, pears, apricots, mangoes, passion fruit and olives.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Purple leaf or flowering plums — grow for decorative properties but not fruit — are at the top of this list.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Farmers gathered walnuts into leather pouches beside hedgerows laden with berries, pears, plums, and Cornelian cherries.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
To talk to him about the strange varieties of plums or pears or anything else is endlessly fascinating.
—Christopher Luu, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Visit from May to October and enjoy their Pick Your Own offerings, including blueberries, peaches, plums, and black raspberries.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
It’s also found in the pits of stone fruits like peaches, apricots, plums, and other members of the almond’s extended family, the genus Prunus.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Of special note is the Niitakaya pickled foods department, with its cartons of pickled plums, radishes, cucumbers, scallions and more.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Trees throughout the property provide oranges, avocados, bananas, papayas, pomelos, apples, plums, limes, figs, tangerines, guavas, lemons, peaches, pears, apricots, mangoes, passion fruit and olives.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Purple leaf or flowering plums — grow for decorative properties but not fruit — are at the top of this list.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Farmers gathered walnuts into leather pouches beside hedgerows laden with berries, pears, plums, and Cornelian cherries.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
To talk to him about the strange varieties of plums or pears or anything else is endlessly fascinating.
—Christopher Luu, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Visit from May to October and enjoy their Pick Your Own offerings, including blueberries, peaches, plums, and black raspberries.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
It’s also found in the pits of stone fruits like peaches, apricots, plums, and other members of the almond’s extended family, the genus Prunus.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Of special note is the Niitakaya pickled foods department, with its cartons of pickled plums, radishes, cucumbers, scallions and more.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plums
Noun
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Myanmar produces 90% of the world’s rubies, but human rights groups urge jewelers to boycott the gems because the industry finances both military governments and ethnic armed groups fueling civil conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Flaherty hopes to bring some gems to the Jayhawk program.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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In Northbrook, prizes and awards will be presented for all nine races, from beginners to top-level professionals, Schuler said.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Golden Goblet Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious film prizes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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These jewels were acquired centuries ago when England owned India.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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But the ballyhooed prospects, the ones who earned spots on top 100 lists and were viewed as jewels of some of the Marlins’ biggest trades, are still trying to lift their numbers to respectable levels.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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The main roundhouse that houses the knockout collection of American railroading treasures remains untouched, but parts of the property facing the Pigtown neighborhood are being completely reimagined.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2026
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Located in the middle of archaeological treasures, the boutique hotel is in walking distance of the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 24-year-old student next to me considered a leaf piled with spot prawn roe, like tiny orange pearls.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Plums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plums. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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