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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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The outlet, which receives about 65% of its funding through the Defense Department, has long prided itself on its editorial independence from the public affairs apparatus at the Pentagon.

— Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The company has prided itself on relying on about two dozen mammoth warehouses as the core of its vast logistical network stockpiling the goods before shipping to about 100,000 storefront distribution points nationwide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

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