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noun

Definition of plumesnext
plural of plume
as in prizes
something given in recognition of achievement the Nobel Prize for Literature is the plume that all authors covet

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verb

present tense third-person singular of plume
as in prides
to think highly of (oneself) that jerk plumes himself on his supposed athletic skills

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  1. prizes
  2. prides
  3. accolades
  4. trophies
Noun
  • For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.
    Lorenzino Estrada, Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.
    Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of prizes
Verb
  • The incoming presidential administration prides itself on being pro-business.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The resort prides itself on maintaining a clean food philosophy, prioritizing the taste of its meals and how guests feel after eating them.
    Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of prides
Noun
  • His work has garnered him notable accolades, including being a fellow at the Sundance Native Shorts Lab and the inaugural IllumiNative + Netflix Indigenous Producers Program.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The company’s emphasis on research and development has led to several patents and accolades, showcasing its role as a trailblazer in the robotics sector.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Before the trophies are handed out, however, the Palm Springs red carpet will deliver some fashion heat.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
  • All three of those trophies sit in the Bleymaier Football Center at Albertsons Stadium.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of trophies
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