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
Toka plums will self-pollinate but can still benefit from having another plum tree nearby.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
There's no better way to put crates of peaches, plums, and other stone fruit to good use.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
August is a great month for stone fruits, with mid-August being the most popular time to purchase plums and yellow nectarines.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
If 2024 was the year of the cherry perfume and 2025 was all about plums and mangoes, then 2026 is definitely the year of the peach.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
19 June 2026
There’s marigold and chamomile for their significance in Mexican culture, and the hibiscus flower, which has a long history across the Pacific Rim, tracing a lot of the places that ended up with chamoy and sour plums.
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Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Cherries and plums are both stone fruits rich in antioxidants.
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Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 June 2026
The plums, like so much in Baker’s life, have come in abundantly.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
There's no better way to put crates of peaches, plums, and other stone fruit to good use.
—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
August is a great month for stone fruits, with mid-August being the most popular time to purchase plums and yellow nectarines.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
If 2024 was the year of the cherry perfume and 2025 was all about plums and mangoes, then 2026 is definitely the year of the peach.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
19 June 2026
There’s marigold and chamomile for their significance in Mexican culture, and the hibiscus flower, which has a long history across the Pacific Rim, tracing a lot of the places that ended up with chamoy and sour plums.
—
Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Cherries and plums are both stone fruits rich in antioxidants.
—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 June 2026
The plums, like so much in Baker’s life, have come in abundantly.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plums
Noun
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The design features an array of glittery gems across the straps.
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But discovering neighborhood gems remains central to how Vetri eats in his own city.
Noun
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Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt.
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That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.
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Sophisticated setting techniques enhance each stone’s brilliance while preserving the fluid movement of the jewels.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
Noun
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Behind the Global Sourcing Process Finding exceptional products takes more than browsing catalogs—HomeGoods buyers travel the globe continuously to uncover unique home treasures for every kind of shopper.
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The region is one of Queenstown’s untouched natural treasures.
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The strapless corset gown had a sheer illusion jacket embellished with pearls and was paired with a cathedral veil.
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David and Elizabeth Emanuel designed the perfectly '80s silk taffeta gown with a 25-foot-long train and 10,000 embroidered pearls, priced at about £90,000.
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“Plums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plums. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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