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
Raw indigo straight-leg jeans, slim tapered jeans with rip and repair details and wide-leg shorts with carpenter panels—offered in black and plum—are other denim highlights.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Expect dark red and black fruit flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum along with notes of ground pepper, dark chocolate, espresso bean, leather, and pipe tobacco.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
There's a strong taste of plums and raisin but with fairly tame acidity.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
As the night rolled on, the biggest reactions belonged to Max Martin (who was seated squarely at the plum front table and saw a receiving line of artists including Adam Lambert and Lizzo).
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Expect dark red and black fruit flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum along with notes of ground pepper, dark chocolate, espresso bean, leather, and pipe tobacco.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
There's a strong taste of plums and raisin but with fairly tame acidity.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
As the night rolled on, the biggest reactions belonged to Max Martin (who was seated squarely at the plum front table and saw a receiving line of artists including Adam Lambert and Lizzo).
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
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After all, writer-director Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, known for Circus of Life and Joyland, both of which were Pakistan’s official Oscar submissions, with the latter winning the jury prize at Cannes, is bringing his new movie, Lali, to the German capital.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Shopping in such places often requires a little imagination and some digging, but the extra effort makes discovering a hidden gem amongst everything else all the more exciting.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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There is a strong sense of Aspen’s heart in this gem of a hotel—and it’s celebrated by those locals, travelers, and celebrities who àpres, dine, and book stays here.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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To its credit, the University of California system remains one of the jewels of American higher education.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Signing Valdez, the top free agent remaining on the market, would add another pitching jewel to Toronto’s offseason spending spree.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Signs around the lot warn visitors of frequent break-ins, so either leave your treasure at home or hike in your pearls.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the role Hough most treasures these days is also his newest—dad.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
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Models wearing diamond and pearl pieces from the new collection were stationed throughout the room, illuminated by overhead spotlights.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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These short almond nails pair cherry-cola red with ivory lace and gleaming pearl decals.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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