Synonyms of 'plum'

plum

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(modifier) in the sense of choice

Definition

very desirable

Laura landed a plum job with a smart art gallery.

Synonyms

choice

prize

first-class

(noun) in the sense of prize

Definition

something of a superior or desirable kind

His next acting role was a plum.

Synonyms

prize

find

pick

These boys are the pick of the under-15 cricketers in the country.

cream

The event was attended by the cream of Hollywood society.

bonus

a special end-of-year bonus

treasure

Charlie? Oh he's a treasure, he's so kind.

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in the sense of bonus

Definition

something given, paid, or received above what is due or expected

a special end-of-year bonus

Synonyms

extra,

benefit,

commission,

prize,

gift,

reward,

premium,

dividend,

hand-out,

perk (British, informal),

bounty,

gratuity,

honorarium,

boot money (informal)

in the sense of cream

Definition

the best part of something

The event was attended by the cream of Hollywood society.

Synonyms

best,

elite,

prime,

pick,

flower,

the crème de la crème

in the sense of pick

Definition

the best

These boys are the pick of the under-15 cricketers in the country.

Synonyms

best,

prime,

finest,

tops (slang),

choicest,

flower,

prize,

elect,

pride,

elite,

cream,

jewel in the crown,

the crème de la crème

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plucky
plug
plug away
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plumage
plumb
plumb the depths of something
All ENGLISH synonyms that begin with 'P'

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who's or whose?

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whose

who's

I saw a man shouting at a driver car was blocking the street.

did or done?

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done

did

Once we've that we will start again.

loot or lute?

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Most try to sell their loot for cash on the black market. Most try to sell their lute for cash on the black market.

saw or seen?

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I saw him yesterday. I seen him yesterday.

gamble or gambol?

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I stopped to watch lambs gamble in the fields. I stopped to watch lambs gambol in the fields.

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pidgin or pigeon?

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They could only speak pidgin English. They could only speak pigeon English.

coarse or course?

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I'd love to take a coarse in French literature. I'd love to take a course in French literature.

desert or dessert?

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The vehicles have been modified to suit conditions in the desert. The vehicles have been modified to suit conditions in the dessert.

hear or here?

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hear

here

I'd love to it played by a professional orchestra.

knead or need?

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I knead to make a phone call. I need to make a phone call.

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Synonyms of 'plum'

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