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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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prided

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California has long prided itself as a regulatory trailblazer, whether to preserve its coastline, reduce air pollution, protect gig workers, ensure data privacy or battle climate change.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
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

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