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
Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The fire’s huge plume of smoke was visible across most of Los Angeles by midday Tuesday, and the LAFD also battled a smaller fire in West Hollywood at Sunset and La Cienega earlier Tuesday.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
High above her a column of black smoke plumed over the trees.
—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 3 May 2023
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Noun
From Altadena to Santa Monica, the outbreak of three fast-spreading wildfires have scorched more than 25,000 acres within two days, releasing towering plumes of smoke and soot.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The fire’s huge plume of smoke was visible across most of Los Angeles by midday Tuesday, and the LAFD also battled a smaller fire in West Hollywood at Sunset and La Cienega earlier Tuesday.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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
High above her a column of black smoke plumed over the trees.
—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 3 May 2023
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Search is the prize, as should have been pretty clear when Apple went to court to help Google defend its default search spot on a billion iPhones.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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During that time, the winner of the period film prize won the production design Oscar twice: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 2020 and Mank in 2021.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Buds pride themselves on immaculate bass, their Active Noise Canceling technology, and the really cool ability to share what the user is listening to with others.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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Bottega Veneta is a brand that prides itself on its under-the-radar leather goods.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, only ambulatory surgery centers that scored high in quality care and patient safety were eligible for the Top ASC award.Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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So far, only the nominees for the BAFTA EE Rising Star award have been announced, with Anora’s Mikey Madison, Unstoppable’s Jharrel Jerome, and Industry alumni Marisa Abela, David Jonsson, and Nabhaan Rizwan revealed to be in the running for that prize on January 7.Radhika Seth, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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As for the Mets, Guerrero's accolades speak for themselves: four All-Star appearances, two Silver Slugger awards and a Gold Glove.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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These accolades underscore The Dixon Injury Firm's commitment to providing top-tier legal representation and achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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