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
What a plum spot in January that Sundance is nestled across.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
For those who don’t mesh with the plum tones of Black Honey can shop Clinique Pink Honey instead, which offers the same sheer wash of color in an even more subtle pink tone.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
Breakfast is a highlight, featuring an array of fresh fruit, pastries, bread, cheeses, salamis, yogurt, jams, and local specialties, including plum crostata (pie) and chestnut honey.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
Between the chicken and bone-in bison topped with a shirt plum blueberry sauce, there wasn’t a dish that lacked a blend of sweet and spice.
—Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
For those who don’t mesh with the plum tones of Black Honey can shop Clinique Pink Honey instead, which offers the same sheer wash of color in an even more subtle pink tone.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
Breakfast is a highlight, featuring an array of fresh fruit, pastries, bread, cheeses, salamis, yogurt, jams, and local specialties, including plum crostata (pie) and chestnut honey.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
Between the chicken and bone-in bison topped with a shirt plum blueberry sauce, there wasn’t a dish that lacked a blend of sweet and spice.
—Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
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
Noun
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This season not only revisits the familiar paths of America’s hidden gems and urban adventures but also spotlights sustainable travel, culinary-centric itineraries and culturally rich experiences.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The future of this country’s greatest universities—long the jewels of the American century—is in question, and the stakes are high.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2025
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He’s then used those picks to fill out the pipeline, and now has the crown jewels of the rebuild, Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and Yaroslav Askarov, who are off to impressive starts in San Jose.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Vaughn uncovered some hidden treasures during his road trips.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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With the help of a youngster named Noah, Majima pumps the brakes on his gangster life to fix his amnesia, and ultimately embark on an adventure to become a legendary pirate and uncover a massive payload of treasure.—
Isaiah Colbert,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Each run and pass connects the ball like pearl strings that form in front of your eyes.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Mica adds a light-reflecting sheen, tapioca starch absorbs excess oil, and pearl extract delivers amino acids to help moisturize and refresh hair.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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