as in prize
someone or something unusually desirable
that job is considered a real plum in the broadcasting business
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Recent Examples of plum
Place the vegetables, plums, wine, stock and bay leaf in a large roasting pan and top with the seasoned brisket.
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Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Presidents routinely reward wealthy supporters with diplomatic plums, especially for posts like Paris, where official budgets don’t cover the costs of necessary entertainment.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The vibrant red and magenta plum blossoms make for the perfect display for your office space or on your bookshelf.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
To complete the emo-lite glam, Kidman added a short, plum manicure and a floral black dress.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2024
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Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Presidents routinely reward wealthy supporters with diplomatic plums, especially for posts like Paris, where official budgets don’t cover the costs of necessary entertainment.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The vibrant red and magenta plum blossoms make for the perfect display for your office space or on your bookshelf.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
To complete the emo-lite glam, Kidman added a short, plum manicure and a floral black dress.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
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Nobody was lucky enough to win the jackpot, but a few tickets won smaller prizes.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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In-store Powerball purchasers can select the Double Play option to use their numbers in a second drawing immediately following the regular Powerball drawing for a chance to win additional prizes up to $10,000,000.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Veterans Memorial Boulevard, a six-lane road cutting through the heart of it all, is lined with a diverse mix of eateries, local retailers, and hidden gems.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Find somewhere quiet, grab your data, and start uncovering the gems.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gomez also showed off the jewel on her Instagram Stories, sharing a single photo of herself holding a red purse with red bling as her diamond — believed to be estimated at approximately $225,000 — stole the show.Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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These discoveries revealed an incredible complex civilization that predates the Incas by 800 years, yet capable of producing the most exquisite gold and silver jewels.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Fortune And Glory All of these games owe a debt to Indiana Jones seeking timeless treasures around the world.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Amateur archaeologists Every so often, amateur archaeologists—defined here as individuals without (or currently working toward) graduate degrees in the field—happen upon stunning historical treasures.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Same team that was out for blood when precious Kucherov got slashed is clutching their pearls.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The black shoes, usually retailing for $175 (although they're currently sold-out), feature pearl, silver and jeweled jibbitz to give them a sparkle.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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