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plum Synonyms

Another word for plum

Choosing another word for plum depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A deep reddish-purple color resembling that of the fruit.

Usage Example

"The living room was painted in a deep shade of damson to create a warm and elegant atmosphere."

Strongest
damson
Strong
aubergine
eggplant
puce
mulberry
maroon
burgundy

• noun (Context 2)

A highly desirable, lucrative, or prestigious position, assignment, or reward.

Usage Example

"Getting assigned to manage the Paris office was considered a prize among the junior executives."

Strongest
prize
Strong
treasure
gem
jewel
catch
jackpot
bonanza
windfall

Opposites of plum

The opposite of plum shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dud
lemon
booby prize
See all opposites of plum

• Nearby Words

plugger
plughole
plugin
plum
plumage
plumaged
plumb

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Plum. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/plum
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