as in gems
someone or something unusually desirable
that job is considered a real plum in the broadcasting business
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Recent Examples of plums
August is a great month for stone fruits, with mid-August being the most popular time to purchase plums and yellow nectarines.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
If 2024 was the year of the cherry perfume and 2025 was all about plums and mangoes, then 2026 is definitely the year of the peach.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
19 June 2026
There’s marigold and chamomile for their significance in Mexican culture, and the hibiscus flower, which has a long history across the Pacific Rim, tracing a lot of the places that ended up with chamoy and sour plums.
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Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
While familiar favorites such as peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, and nectarines fall into the stone fruit category, some are more susceptible to pests and diseases than others.
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
Cherries and plums are both stone fruits rich in antioxidants.
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Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 June 2026
The plums, like so much in Baker’s life, have come in abundantly.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
This set makes an impact with moody plums and black polish.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
Apples, pears, peaches, plums, honey, and fruit juices (high in fructose).
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Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2026
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
If 2024 was the year of the cherry perfume and 2025 was all about plums and mangoes, then 2026 is definitely the year of the peach.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
19 June 2026
There’s marigold and chamomile for their significance in Mexican culture, and the hibiscus flower, which has a long history across the Pacific Rim, tracing a lot of the places that ended up with chamoy and sour plums.
—
Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
While familiar favorites such as peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, and nectarines fall into the stone fruit category, some are more susceptible to pests and diseases than others.
—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
Cherries and plums are both stone fruits rich in antioxidants.
—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 June 2026
The plums, like so much in Baker’s life, have come in abundantly.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
This set makes an impact with moody plums and black polish.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
Apples, pears, peaches, plums, honey, and fruit juices (high in fructose).
—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plums
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The design features an array of glittery gems across the straps.
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But discovering neighborhood gems remains central to how Vetri eats in his own city.
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Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt.
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That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.
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Sophisticated setting techniques enhance each stone’s brilliance while preserving the fluid movement of the jewels.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
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Behind the Global Sourcing Process Finding exceptional products takes more than browsing catalogs—HomeGoods buyers travel the globe continuously to uncover unique home treasures for every kind of shopper.
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The region is one of Queenstown’s untouched natural treasures.
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There's that fish net aspect in there, the ruffles to mimic the coral, the pearls.
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In the regal Cecil Beaton portrait from 1968, Elizabeth wears the diadem without emeralds or pearls, letting its many diamonds shine.
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“Plums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plums. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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