as in prize
something given in recognition of achievement
the Nobel Prize for Literature is the plume that all authors covet
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Recent Examples of plume
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Yet even in areas that aren’t burning, plumes of smoke remain a serious and ongoing public health threat—especially as the region braces for dangerous winds that could fuel the spread of ash and smoke.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
Not just the confetti, but also pyro in the form of fireballs pluming out from the sides of the stage and sparks showering down from the tops of it.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
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Noun
In the center image, captured in 2023, an island emerged with a sediment plume trailing away.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Yet even in areas that aren’t burning, plumes of smoke remain a serious and ongoing public health threat—especially as the region braces for dangerous winds that could fuel the spread of ash and smoke.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
As flames plumed from the stage, mosh pits began to spawn.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
Not just the confetti, but also pyro in the form of fireballs pluming out from the sides of the stage and sparks showering down from the tops of it.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plume
Noun
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The prize has no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash at any time.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Howells may end up proving out the international prize purse case to his fellow players in 2025, and is a trail blazer for the globalization of the sport.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This Airline Has Been Voted the No. 1 in the World for 27 Years in a Row 04 of 06 Delta One A350 Suites Delta prides itself on being the first carrier to introduce an all-suite business-class (back in early 2017).—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Lakers pride themselves on being a star-friendly franchise, and there have been no indications that James or Davis want to leave.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What's Next As the draw nearer, with the ceremony scheduled for March 3, fans praised Chalamet for his performance on SNL as part of his campaign to win the award this year after being nominated for his role in the Bob Dylan biopic.—
Jasmine Laws,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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After the compilation video, Chalamet was set to practice an acceptance speech — only to be interrupted by SNL cast member Kenan Thompson, who humorously took the faux award for himself.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
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Her accolades include the Super Lawyers Rising Star Award annually since 2018, the Women in Law Award, and the Titan Silver Award for Business of the Year.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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By the second edition of our awards — which saw a stunning six of our accolades go to the cast and crew of Chad Stahelski’s John Wick: Chapter 4 — the Oscars still lacked a Best Stunt category.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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