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
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Yet even in areas that aren’t burning, plumes of smoke remain a serious and ongoing public health threat—especially as the region braces for dangerous winds that could fuel the spread of ash and smoke.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
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
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Noun
In the center image, captured in 2023, an island emerged with a sediment plume trailing away.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Yet even in areas that aren’t burning, plumes of smoke remain a serious and ongoing public health threat—especially as the region braces for dangerous winds that could fuel the spread of ash and smoke.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
As flames plumed from the stage, mosh pits began to spawn.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plume
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At one point, Swift — who was nominated for six prizes Sunday, including song, record and album of the year — presented best country album to longtime friend Beyoncé for Cowboy Carter.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Feb. 2025
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The game airs at 11 a.m. This year, attendees can also join a cornhole competition for prizes.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The military has long prided itself on being a meritocratic institution, whose members are judged solely by their performance.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Tragedy stuns Wichita The crash devastated Wichita, the Kansas city that prides itself on being in America’s heartland.—
Eric Tucker,
Twin Cities,
30 Jan. 2025
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Filmmakers unveil their work, launch their awards campaigns and begin new friendships.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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Several awards, including from speech and debate club, are displayed on a table.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Her accolades include the Super Lawyers Rising Star Award annually since 2018, the Women in Law Award, and the Titan Silver Award for Business of the Year.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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By the second edition of our awards — which saw a stunning six of our accolades go to the cast and crew of Chad Stahelski’s John Wick: Chapter 4 — the Oscars still lacked a Best Stunt category.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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