plums

noun

plural of plum
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 The insects also develop in quince and are reported to be incidental in plums, pears, tart cherries, and certain other members of the rose family. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026 Enhance fall hues with chrome powders, adding a metallic edge to rich reds and plums. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026 This recipe also tastes wonderful with fresh nectarines and plums. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2026 Cherries and plums have these nutrients, but overall diet and lifestyle have a bigger impact on regulating blood pressure than eating any one fruit. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 2 Sep. 2026 Apples, pears, plums, and grapes usually reach peak sweetness in autumn as well. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 Honorable mention would go to the superfood facial, which used local uzu, pineapples and plums to plump up and energize skin. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 David Fried, the owner of Elmore Roots Fruit Tree Nursery, emphasizes that plums are self-fertile and naturally produce heavy annual crops with minimal pest issues. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 Ellerby suggests corals, berries, plums, and other medium-range shades. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plums
  1. gems
  2. prizes
  3. jewels
  4. treasures
  5. pearls
Noun
  • There are still some gems hidden among the endless tech and toy products — like Medicube’s current sale.
    — Alexis Mikulski, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But earlier this year, the Navy reservist and his friend shoveled a six-carat diamond from a field in Arkansas where he's found over 300 gems so far.
    — LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gems
Noun
  • More than 115,000 other SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from $1 to $1,221, the lottery said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • For instance, will such prizes exist in the future—and, if so, who will receive them?
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • The press tour for the film has brought about a slew of high-fashion looks from its stars, including Edgar-Jones in $50,000 worth of Boucheron jewels or a Champagne silk duchesse Vivienne Westwood dress.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • YouTube is less than a year old, Netflix is a DVD-by-mail service, and a prime-time slot is still one of the most coveted jewels in broadcast television.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • At high tide, the waves wash into his living room, depositing saltwater treasures and unlikely new friends.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Ardiyansyah notes that many of Borobudur’s treasures have in the past been removed and taken overseas.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • Drescher arrived in a form-fitting knit Brunello Cucinelli dress, YSL hanging earrings, and Jimmy Choo heels with matching pearls.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Slipper-like Chanel shoes, Gráinne Morton cloud earrings, and pearls placed near the bride’s eyes completed the whimsical vision.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of pearls

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“Plums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plums. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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