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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
These plums are large, juicy, and sweet, with a striking yellow flesh.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
The best fruits for chia jam include berries, nectarines, plums, and mango.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Farmers gathered walnuts into leather pouches beside hedgerows laden with berries, pears, plums and cornelian cherries.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
There's a strong taste of plums and raisin but with fairly tame acidity.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
Deep Plum Moody blues and deep plums are also quietly emerging.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Zesty orange biscuits lay atop a bubbling mixture of tart plums, brown sugar, and five-spice in this oh-so-heavenly cobbler.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
For deeper complexions, plums and berry-rose shades deliver a fresh, ethereal radiance without looking chalky.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
The reason for this is that peaches, plums, cherries, and other stone fruits are at higher risk of infection when pruned, because pruning cuts are injuries to the tree.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
The best fruits for chia jam include berries, nectarines, plums, and mango.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Farmers gathered walnuts into leather pouches beside hedgerows laden with berries, pears, plums and cornelian cherries.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
There's a strong taste of plums and raisin but with fairly tame acidity.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
Deep Plum Moody blues and deep plums are also quietly emerging.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Zesty orange biscuits lay atop a bubbling mixture of tart plums, brown sugar, and five-spice in this oh-so-heavenly cobbler.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
For deeper complexions, plums and berry-rose shades deliver a fresh, ethereal radiance without looking chalky.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
The reason for this is that peaches, plums, cherries, and other stone fruits are at higher risk of infection when pruned, because pruning cuts are injuries to the tree.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plums
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What's more, warehouses introduce new products every single month, giving shoppers a steady stream of limited-time finds, seasonal favorites, and under-the-radar gems that make every visit feel worth the trip.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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But there are gems that are a Sunday afternoon drive away as well, serving up the best beef, sweets and overall experiences a Hoosier can have.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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The major sports leagues have applications that feature videos, prizes and other content that try to engage with fans—including young fans—and keep them on the app.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Frisco winner claimed the first of four Golden Riches top prizes, each a $2 million value.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Rahul Mishra’s latest collection were accompanied by jewels from 32-year-old brand Tanishq, while one-year-old Indriya Jewels teamed up with Gaurav Gupta.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The adjacent chamber is in glittering gold tiles and features designs that are themselves mosaics of jewels, silks, sequins and even mink.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Legendary Los Angeles artist Betye Saar spends her weekends hunting for treasures at flea markets.—
Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Search for treasures at Chesterdales Antiques, a must-stop for antique and vintage hunters, or browse boutiques on the walkable shopping streets—Fifth Avenue or Third Avenue.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Sacora sandal, for example, is embellished with nearly 2,000 pearls, while the Aurelie style combines pearls, crystals and lace.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Such trickery to assign great value to low-worth materials also underpins the surprise ending for The Girl Who Cried Pearls, which follows a poor boy falling in love with a girl overwhelmed by sorrow to the point her tears turn into pearls.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Plums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plums. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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