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
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Each of the five experiments produced carbon monoxide, cyanate, and ammonium — compounds that were detected in Enceladus' plumes by NASA's Cassini spacecraft in 2005.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Black smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel early Thursday, signaling a failure to elect a new pope, before white smoke plumed out just hours later.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 8 May 2025
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Noun
That study found multiple toxic chemicals in the soil and groundwater along with three underground plumes, likely caused by diesel fuel and oil storage.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Each of the five experiments produced carbon monoxide, cyanate, and ammonium — compounds that were detected in Enceladus' plumes by NASA's Cassini spacecraft in 2005.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Smoke will plume into the Roman sky again on Wednesday night.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Black smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel early Thursday, signaling a failure to elect a new pope, before white smoke plumed out just hours later.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plume
Noun
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This novel approach to a prize draw promotion also gives TCL a way of nudging consumers towards the king-sized TVs that have become such a key part of its global TV strategy over the past couple of years.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Getting nominated for an Emmy is icing on the cake, but the real prize was that juicy arc.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even investors who pride themselves on rational decisions know that fear, excitement or uncertainty can often enter the picture.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Mitchell prides himself on being a no-nonsense, no-bulls*** kind of man, but his attitude can sometimes come across as arrogance.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The award shows look over many who should be honored.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Grammys took note of Cardi B’s rising star as she was nominated for five awards, including album and record of the year.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, he was awarded with the National Book Award’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and has received other accolades such as a PEN USA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Robert Kirsch Award and several Edgar and NAACP Image Awards.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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