as in prize
someone or something unusually desirable
that job is considered a real plum in the broadcasting business
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Byredo Bibliotheque Candle $100 SSENSE $99 Nordstrom Byredo’s most popular scent, Bibliothèque, showcases strong notes of warm vanilla and leather, cut by undertones of peach and plum to give a dynamic scent profile—not too heavy, not too floral.
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Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Benjamin Moore’s addition of plum tones takes Cinnamon Slate to the next level while staying on trend.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024
The Pinot Noir finish imparts a gentle fruitiness, particularly red berries and light plum notes, on the palate, which blends harmoniously with the sweetness of the corn and malt.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Rather than go for the plucked, plum tone of 1970s R&B bass, Jones welcomed his old pal, jazz bassist Ray Brown, to the proceedings and gave this sweet noir ballad a fluid groove and a slow dancing kick.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Benjamin Moore’s addition of plum tones takes Cinnamon Slate to the next level while staying on trend.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024
The Pinot Noir finish imparts a gentle fruitiness, particularly red berries and light plum notes, on the palate, which blends harmoniously with the sweetness of the corn and malt.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Rather than go for the plucked, plum tone of 1970s R&B bass, Jones welcomed his old pal, jazz bassist Ray Brown, to the proceedings and gave this sweet noir ballad a fluid groove and a slow dancing kick.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
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The screen star is one of the honorees given this year's Stella della Mole prize.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Membership also includes more runner-specific perks, like a free birthday gift, an opportunity to earn prizes by syncing your fitness tracker and contributing research to the Brooks team.Adrienne So, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
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Now one of the historic gems crafted by the first African-American architect to be admitted into the ranks of the American Institute of Architects has just popped up for sale in the Alta San Rafael neighborhood of Pasadena, asking a speck under $5.4 million.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Still, the brand also has its share of underrated gems.Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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But some people criticized the lavish affair — which included a gold carriage procession and a display of the monarchy’s jewels — as an insensitive extravagance while millions across the country were struggling financially.Anna Cooban, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Jennie Yoon founded Kinn in 2017 after several of her family’s antique jewels were stolen.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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There’ll be about a dozen vendors offering tiki treasures like vintage Hawaiian clothing, artwork, carvings and jewelry.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The series focuses on the local teens searching for love and treasure.Marc Berman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Canada also supplies the U.S. with tens of billions worth of materials like plastics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, iron, steel, aluminum, wood, wood charcoal, pearls and precious stones, according to Trading Economics, and many of these materials help generate goods across industries.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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One wore a silver gown, a Miss USA sash and pearl earrings.Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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