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
Bay City News, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
Video from the scene shows flames as high as five feet tall overwhelming the boat, sending thick plumes of black smoke over the nearby shoreline.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
If black smoke plumes over the Vatican, observers know a new pope has yet to be chosen.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Noun
By Bay City News A metal scrap pile fire at a recycling facility in San Jose on Friday morning caused a large plume of smoke that could be seen from miles away but has since been declared under control, according to the city’s Fire Department.
—Bay City News, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
Video from the scene shows flames as high as five feet tall overwhelming the boat, sending thick plumes of black smoke over the nearby shoreline.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
Verb
Black feather plumes at each cuff extended past the wrists, introducing movement against the garment’s clean lines.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
If black smoke plumes over the Vatican, observers know a new pope has yet to be chosen.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plume
Noun
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All Venice Critics’ Week entries will compete alongside titles in the official selection for the fest’s Lion of the Future prize, which is worth $100,000.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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Hellen Obiri, 2024 Boston Marathon winner, claimed that prize instead via tiebreaker.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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But in a tiny island nation that prides itself on long-term planning, the recent deluges are considered a harbinger of far worse things to come.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Started by two native Montrealers, the small independent tour company prides itself on offering non-touristy tours.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But Ramirez, who co-founded the restaurant with his wife Andreina Matos in December 2020, said the international award has paid off in more immediate ways during a summer when reservations are down and dining rooms were looking a little too empty.—
Connie Ogle
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Under each era are awards, concerts and 13 photos of the singer from the time.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Oval Beach often receives accolades as one of the best beaches in Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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Mayer previously ran the Mentors at Cordova High program and was awarded the 2012 Rancho Cordovan of the Year accolade.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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“Plume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plume. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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