as in prizes
something given in recognition of achievement
the Nobel Prize for Literature is the plume that all authors covet
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as in prides
to think highly of (oneself)
that jerk plumes himself on his supposed athletic skills
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Recent Examples of plumes
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Another video showed large plumes of smoke billowing from the truck as emergency workers tried to extinguish the fire.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Her dark hair fans out in slick discordant plumes, like mine.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The blaze that ravaged the LA suburb of Altadena in January stopped some 50 feet short of the freelance cinematographer’s home, but its plumes filtered through doors and windows, leaving behind lead and other hazardous substances.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
So the team did exactly that, with real motion and safe fire plumes.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Predicting where those plumes will drift has always been difficult.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Large plumes of overheated material rising upwards in Earth’s mantle teared this early crust apart, pushing fragments downwards.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Huge plumes of smoke billowed from the plant, enveloping the parking lot and Statesville Boulevard (Highway 70), Charlotte Observer news partner WSOC reported.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
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But new research presented this week at a planetary science conference in Finland shows that many of the organic molecules detected in these plumes could also form right on the moon's surface, driven by relentless radiation from Saturn's magnetic field.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Another video showed large plumes of smoke billowing from the truck as emergency workers tried to extinguish the fire.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Her dark hair fans out in slick discordant plumes, like mine.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The blaze that ravaged the LA suburb of Altadena in January stopped some 50 feet short of the freelance cinematographer’s home, but its plumes filtered through doors and windows, leaving behind lead and other hazardous substances.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
So the team did exactly that, with real motion and safe fire plumes.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Predicting where those plumes will drift has always been difficult.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Large plumes of overheated material rising upwards in Earth’s mantle teared this early crust apart, pushing fragments downwards.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Huge plumes of smoke billowed from the plant, enveloping the parking lot and Statesville Boulevard (Highway 70), Charlotte Observer news partner WSOC reported.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumes
Noun
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When the mom asked if there were prizes for every child, OP said there weren't, but everyone went home with a party favor.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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The prizes were presented by genuine Nobel laureates.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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And the insurer prides itself on its role in the lives of military families.—
Shefali Kapadia,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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For a team that prides itself on being superior in preparation and detailed work, though, the Tillman penalty is inexcusable.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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During its run, This Is Us was nominated 39 times at the Emmy Awards, winning four accolades overall.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
13 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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Bueckers was voted a starter in the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game and won Rookie of the Month honors in June, July and August.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Barrett won medalist honors with a score of 33 for East Bridgewater (5-2) in a 117-73 nonleague win over Cardinal Spellman.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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His numerous awards and trophies from local and state competitions are a testament to his skill.—
Diane Shaffer,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Palmeiras has won three Copa Libertadores titles, including back-to-back trophies in 2020 and 2021, and River Plate has won the trophy four times, with the last victory coming against rivals Boca Juniors in the 2018 final.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Plumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumes. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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