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
Kakadu plums provide exceptionally high vitamin C and antioxidant levels.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 May 2026
Avoid storing cauliflower next to produce that produce ethylene gas (such as apples, melons, peaches, plums, pears, or mangoes), which will speed up the ripening (and eventual rotting) process.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Trees throughout the property provide oranges, avocados, bananas, papayas, pomelos, apples, plums, limes, figs, tangerines, guavas, lemons, peaches, pears, apricots, mangoes, passion fruit and olives.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Purple leaf or flowering plums — grow for decorative properties but not fruit — are at the top of this list.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Farmers gathered walnuts into leather pouches beside hedgerows laden with berries, pears, plums, and Cornelian cherries.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
To talk to him about the strange varieties of plums or pears or anything else is endlessly fascinating.
—Christopher Luu, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Visit from May to October and enjoy their Pick Your Own offerings, including blueberries, peaches, plums, and black raspberries.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
It’s also found in the pits of stone fruits like peaches, apricots, plums, and other members of the almond’s extended family, the genus Prunus.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 May 2026
Avoid storing cauliflower next to produce that produce ethylene gas (such as apples, melons, peaches, plums, pears, or mangoes), which will speed up the ripening (and eventual rotting) process.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Trees throughout the property provide oranges, avocados, bananas, papayas, pomelos, apples, plums, limes, figs, tangerines, guavas, lemons, peaches, pears, apricots, mangoes, passion fruit and olives.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Purple leaf or flowering plums — grow for decorative properties but not fruit — are at the top of this list.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Farmers gathered walnuts into leather pouches beside hedgerows laden with berries, pears, plums, and Cornelian cherries.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
To talk to him about the strange varieties of plums or pears or anything else is endlessly fascinating.
—Christopher Luu, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Visit from May to October and enjoy their Pick Your Own offerings, including blueberries, peaches, plums, and black raspberries.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
It’s also found in the pits of stone fruits like peaches, apricots, plums, and other members of the almond’s extended family, the genus Prunus.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plums
Noun
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Assor serves as managing director and oversees the sourcing of gems and materials, while Janover, the creative director, leads the design process.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Give it a few days, then pop by on the last day to see what gems might have been left behind.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the date of sale, and winners are encouraged to immediately sign the back of the ticket and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Travel is a central theme for any Louis Vuitton creation, and its new array of megawatt Mythica jewels certainly ups the ante on the idea.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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All production takes place in Hong Kong, where a team of about 10 artisans creates fewer than 100 jewels annually based on Janover’s designs.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Many hide their treasures behind unassuming wooden doors down narrow alleys, like Riad Dar Al Dall—This Time Tomorrow, or offer little or no signage indicating their presence.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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There could be treasures hiding, and it won't be picked over like the main areas.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Costumes are dark and minimal (at the end, Erika wears the same black-cocktail-dress-and-pearls ensemble that Vanessa wore at the opening); the staging is bare-bones—just a couple of chairs, stark lighting, no projections, and a few minutes of dry ice during the snow scene.—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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The award-winning Star Flower Niacinamide serum contains thousands of sparkling micro pearls, each packed with fresh, nutrient-rich actives for concentrated calming benefits and deep hydration to smooth the look of pores and fine lines.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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“Plums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plums. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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