chiefly British
: a vote for only one candidate when two or more are to be elected to the same office
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
Powered by a blend of squalane, ceramides, peptides, and caffeine, this eye cream expertly improves skin’s moisture levels for plumper, bouncier skin.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Tarte’s Maracuja Juicy Lip Balm Gloss, which grants just this kind of effect with its complex of hyaluronic acid and over 10 superfruits that smooth out lip lines and make for a plumper-looking pout.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
During October Prime Day, grab some new face wash, stock up on lip plumper, and re-up your supply of whitening strips — there’s no better time than right now.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, shea butter, squalane, and avocado extract deeply nourish for a plumper, healthier-looking finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
Powered by a blend of squalane, ceramides, peptides, and caffeine, this eye cream expertly improves skin’s moisture levels for plumper, bouncier skin.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Tarte’s Maracuja Juicy Lip Balm Gloss, which grants just this kind of effect with its complex of hyaluronic acid and over 10 superfruits that smooth out lip lines and make for a plumper-looking pout.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
During October Prime Day, grab some new face wash, stock up on lip plumper, and re-up your supply of whitening strips — there’s no better time than right now.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Plumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumper. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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plumper
noun
plump·er
ˈpləm-pər 
: an object carried in the mouth to fill out the cheeks
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