plum

noun

ˈpləm How to pronounce plum (audio)
Definition of plumnext
as in prize
someone or something unusually desirable that job is considered a real plum in the broadcasting business

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Recent Examples of plum Amaranth added long, dangling shapes, while dahlias brought deep maroon, plum and magenta tones. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2026 Harrouche stepped beyond the brand’s usual ivory and black palette to include the absinthe green that continues to have fashion in a chokehold, as well as pearly pink, celadon blue and a deep plum. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Blending black plum, Turkish rose, and tonka, Lovers Lane is inspired by Mulholland Drive, the innocence of young love, and the innocent thrill of experiencing true love for the first time. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 The 52 rooms’ appealingly plush and contemporary mood is set by chrome-and-oak furniture, plum and pearl-gray velvets, and marble bathrooms with Japanese-style sliding doors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plum
  1. prize
  2. gem
  3. jewel
  4. treasure
  5. pearl
Noun
  • That the accusation is being made against an African writer about a prize celebrating African writing is something others have noticed and called out.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That jackpot wasn’t the Mega Millions top prize, which will be at $403 million for Friday’s drawing, or the Jackpot Triple Play, which will be at $500,000.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • Nestled a short stroll from the Griffith Park Ranger Station, near some tennis courts and not far from the remains of the park’s original zoo, lies a gem that is on most days behind lock and key.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Now, the world has started to discover a music movement that not so long ago was a hidden gem known only locally.
    — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of gem
Noun
  • Meanwhile the star accessorized with matching pointy pumps and loaded up on glittering jewels courtesy of Cartier.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Diamond jewels by Cartier, including the house’s Agrafe earrings, completed Chan’s look.
    — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewel
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  • According to character descriptions provided by the streamer, Mantzoukas plays Lambros, a local store owner and occasional looter of the treasures unearthed at the dig site.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival is a treasure, and a public good Arkansans have reason to support.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasure
Noun
  • In March, Mattel dolled up Williams in honor of International Women’s Day, putting the toy in a smart hounds tooth pantsuit and pearls to highlight her entrepreneurial side.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a white lace boot with corset-like lacing in the back, blue sandals with soft colorful floral patterns, a lace demi-d’Orsay pump with a cluster of pearls on the vamp, and more styles.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of pearl

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“Plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plum. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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