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plumed

verb

Definition of plumed

past tense of plume

as in prided

to think highly of (oneself) that jerk plumes himself on his supposed athletic skills

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Recent Examples of plumed These extravagant suits — plumed, bejeweled, beaded and sequined — are handcrafted in secret for an entire year, to be unveiled on Mardi Gras day. — Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026

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The country that prided itself on being an oasis of democracy in the Middle East had replaced freedom of expression with the unfettered right to incite vengeance.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, of course, played every note on their albums, whereas Becker and Fagen eventually prided themselves on seeking out world-class session musicians.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026

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