as in awards
something given in recognition of achievement
the Nobel Prize for Literature is the plume that all authors covet
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as in prides
to think highly of (oneself)
that jerk plumes himself on his supposed athletic skills
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Recent Examples of plumes
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
So Hendon collaborated with volcanologists Josef Dufek and Joshua Méndez Harper, who were regulars at the same local coffee house and had noted striking similarities between the science of coffee and plumes of volcanic ash, magma, and water.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
In the artist tent, there were plumes everywhere.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Fire and plumes of smoke rise from an oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, March 14, 2026.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
For greater impact, combine different textures, heights, colors, and plumes.
—Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Residents were outraged watching cars make a literal ring of fire near two gas stations, followed by plumes of black smoke at the intersection of Eliot Avenue and 69th Street in Maspeth.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Israeli warplanes have unleashed an intense barrage of strikes on the southern town of Nabatiyeh, sending giant plumes of black smoke billowing over the regional hub of southern Lebanon.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
In the space of 10 minutes, a CNN team saw four strikes in the early afternoon, resulting in huge plumes of black smoke and an immediate response by ambulances and emergency services.
—Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Forum stage appeared considerably small for such a sizable venue (it should be noted that the venue itself was compacted as the upper terrace was closed off), and the only bells and whistles were plumes of smoke and a screen-and-light setup.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
So Hendon collaborated with volcanologists Josef Dufek and Joshua Méndez Harper, who were regulars at the same local coffee house and had noted striking similarities between the science of coffee and plumes of volcanic ash, magma, and water.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
In the artist tent, there were plumes everywhere.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Fire and plumes of smoke rise from an oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, March 14, 2026.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
For greater impact, combine different textures, heights, colors, and plumes.
—Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Residents were outraged watching cars make a literal ring of fire near two gas stations, followed by plumes of black smoke at the intersection of Eliot Avenue and 69th Street in Maspeth.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Israeli warplanes have unleashed an intense barrage of strikes on the southern town of Nabatiyeh, sending giant plumes of black smoke billowing over the regional hub of southern Lebanon.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
In the space of 10 minutes, a CNN team saw four strikes in the early afternoon, resulting in huge plumes of black smoke and an immediate response by ambulances and emergency services.
—Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumes
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Aurora Mayor John Laesch honored the museum for winning the two awards during a meeting of the Aurora City Council’s Committee of the Whole last week.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Next in our ramp-up this awards season is the annual TV music celebration Sound & Screen TV on May 6 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to the webpage, MidnighTreats also prides itself in using sustainable supplies, such as compostable cups, cornstarch utensils, aluminum water bottles and paper straws.—
Jane Godiner,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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After the Ground Zero event, the monarch, who prides himself on his environmental advocacy, will head uptown for a meeting in Harlem with a group that promotes urban farming programs for children and young people affected by hunger and food insecurity.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Northbrook, prizes and awards will be presented for all nine races, from beginners to top-level professionals, Schuler said.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Golden Goblet Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious film prizes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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And that’s just a slither of Knueppel’s laundry list of accolades.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Those are mighty strong accolades for a player who will turn 46 in July.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District won top honors in its class, for communities with populations more than 400,000 residents.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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