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
There are big slicers, sweet cherry selections, plum/sauce tomatoes, etc.
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Climacteric fruits like bananas, avocados, tomatoes, mangoes, and plums continue to ripen after being picked, with ethylene gas playing a big role in this process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Bright, medium deep purple; aromas of black currant, black plum and hints of mace, peppercorn and violet.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The echo chamber contains a Japanese whiskey, an herbal liqueur, lemon, plum and rooibos.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Climacteric fruits like bananas, avocados, tomatoes, mangoes, and plums continue to ripen after being picked, with ethylene gas playing a big role in this process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Bright, medium deep purple; aromas of black currant, black plum and hints of mace, peppercorn and violet.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The echo chamber contains a Japanese whiskey, an herbal liqueur, lemon, plum and rooibos.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
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There also are cash prizes for second place, the audience choice award, and community impact award.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In touting his credentials for the prize, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that, during this presidency, Trump had ended conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia; Israel and Iran; Rwanda and Congo; India and Pakistan; Serbia and Kosovo; and Egypt and Ethiopia.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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One of the best things about streamers like Tubi is finding hidden gems.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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That being said, there are oddities and hidden gems worth checking out, whether to get a good laugh or find a new favorite novelty.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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However, the jewel of the hotel is its shimmering heated saltwater pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Kardashian's jewels also featured two Lorraine Schwartz necklaces with approximately 250 carats of diamonds.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Like La Brea, what began as a commercial enterprise also unearthed scientific and historical treasures.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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In a city where almost every historic treasure has been laid bare, this vast subterranean labyrinth is an undiscovered world.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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There’s just something so deeply magnetic about baroque pearls.—
Selene Oliva,
Glamour,
30 July 2025
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Princess Diana's wedding dress had a 25-foot train Princess Diana's gown, which was crafted in the space of three months, was made with ivory silk taffeta that was dyed and woven ivory (instead of pure white) and decorated with ornate, hand-embroidery, with no less than 10,000 micro pearls.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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