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
Avery Schmitz, Aleena Fayaz and Kaila Nichols, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
By the time regulators and water managers found it, the plume had spread far outside the boundaries of Turkey Point.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 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
The camera pans across the ground, littered with bullet casings, and briefly shows a plume of dark black smoke which appears to emanate from Zamzam’s central market.
—Avery Schmitz, Aleena Fayaz and Kaila Nichols, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
By the time regulators and water managers found it, the plume had spread far outside the boundaries of Turkey Point.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 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 Brutalist could steal the prize, though, since films about the craft that’s being honored sometimes have an advantage.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bong was just the second director of Asian descent to win the prize (Ang Lee had won twice).—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The dance music community prides itself on being inclusive for all.—
Lisa Kocay,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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While Forest are a rising force, back-to-back losses would be a troubling look for a club that prides itself on quality and resilience.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Earlier in the awards season, Karla Sofía Gascón explicitly mentioned injustices against trans people while speaking for the cast after the film’s triumph in the best musical or comedy film category at the Golden Globes.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
3 Mar. 2025
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Culkin was considered the Oscar frontrunner after sweeping awards season with supporting actor wins at the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards, SAG Awards and BAFTAs.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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And yet, the Egyptian surely has to contribute towards a collective achievement to increase the chance of any individual accolade coming his way.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The show earned multiple accolades across its four seasons, including Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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