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someone or something unusually desirable
that job is considered a real plum in the broadcasting business
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Recent Examples of plums
Farmers gathered walnuts into leather pouches beside hedgerows laden with berries, pears, plums and cornelian cherries.
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Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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
Deep Plum Moody blues and deep plums are also quietly emerging.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Cherries Like plums, cherries contain polyphenols such as anthocyanins, which give them their deep red color.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 27 Jan. 2026
Zesty orange biscuits lay atop a bubbling mixture of tart plums, brown sugar, and five-spice in this oh-so-heavenly cobbler.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
For deeper complexions, plums and berry-rose shades deliver a fresh, ethereal radiance without looking chalky.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
The reason for this is that peaches, plums, cherries, and other stone fruits are at higher risk of infection when pruned, because pruning cuts are injuries to the tree.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
But Cole’s voice and those lush strings are the audio equivalent of dreaming of dancing sugar plums.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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
Deep Plum Moody blues and deep plums are also quietly emerging.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Cherries Like plums, cherries contain polyphenols such as anthocyanins, which give them their deep red color.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 27 Jan. 2026
Zesty orange biscuits lay atop a bubbling mixture of tart plums, brown sugar, and five-spice in this oh-so-heavenly cobbler.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
For deeper complexions, plums and berry-rose shades deliver a fresh, ethereal radiance without looking chalky.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
The reason for this is that peaches, plums, cherries, and other stone fruits are at higher risk of infection when pruned, because pruning cuts are injuries to the tree.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
But Cole’s voice and those lush strings are the audio equivalent of dreaming of dancing sugar plums.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plums
Noun
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Stocks at Night Email Newsletter From the CNBC Pro staff comes an evening playbook on Wall Street’s biggest headlines, moves, and hidden gems from the day, and get a first look at tomorrow’s stock market moving moments.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Below, browse through flattering wide-leg jeans, expensive-looking ballet flats, and delicious cashmere tops, just to name a few gems.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Cash King game debuted in January with four $200,000 top prizes, and Berryman is the second person to win one of them.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Duchess of Sussex was styled by Eric Archibald and Tracy Robbins, and wore a custom gown by Harbison Studio by Ccharles Harbison with Maison Mèrenor jewels.—
Andrea Navarro,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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Could these be the jewels that gave Johor its name?—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Now’s the time to get these spring treasures and use them in our Melting Onions recipe—a side dish designed for the 1015’s large rings and natural sweetness, which leads to beautiful caramelization.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Over-Styling Your Shelves Styling your shelves with personal mementos, vintage treasures, and more can give your home an eclectic aesthetic—but don't overdo it.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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They’re finished with tiny polka dots and white accents that look almost like pearls.—
Samantha Brash,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Inspired by Brontë’s bracelet, McCormack—whose work is influenced by the Victorian and Georgian eras—created a pair of drop earrings made of garnets, diamonds, and pearls.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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