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Recent Examples of plaster
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
As the show went on, the stand-up comedian reminded the audience members about the tally and plastered the number on a big screen.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
The property was built as a private home in the 1930s by Pedro Castellanos, a leading Guadalajara architect, and has retained the characteristic plaster arches and central spiral staircase.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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Noun
His face, plastered on the side of buses and in subway stations, has stalked me on my daily commute for weeks.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
As the show went on, the stand-up comedian reminded the audience members about the tally and plastered the number on a big screen.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
From plaster finishes to beadboard, even wallcoverings, each approach has its own personality and level of permanence.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
The property was built as a private home in the 1930s by Pedro Castellanos, a leading Guadalajara architect, and has retained the characteristic plaster arches and central spiral staircase.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaster
Noun
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Think kale, roasted squash, and cabbage—hearty, cold-weather vegetables that shine when tossed with sharp vinaigrettes, creamy dressings, or a little salty cheese.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Oct. 2025
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Hot dogs, pretzels, glazes, and dressings—mustard is a condiment of many uses.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 285 shots he’s nailed beyond the 3-point arc are the second-most in NBA history, leaving him behind Duncan Robinson’s top mark of 326.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Chilean superstar nailed a 450 corkscrew and picked up the incredible victory.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Swastikas and other graffiti have been daubed on synagogues and other sites, and security has been heightened at Jewish schools.—
Alex Holmes,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
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But there is a distinction, Kutwala said, between flying flags from one’s own property and daubing paint across the town.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His equaliser against Leganes in March was a perfect example, with Bellingham sharpest to react when a shot cannoned off the crossbar.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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His 79th-minute header from Andy Robertson’s free kick beat goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma but cannoned off the upright and across the face of the goal with no Liverpool player able to follow up, and the Premier League leaders ended up losing the last-16 tie in a penalty shootout.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What chemistry is happening during that time, and how does under or over cooking the milk affect the finished cream?—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Not nearly as greasy as a true balm, but richer than your typical face cream, this drugstore darling instantly soothes dry, chapped skin with the help of emollient shea butter, moisturizing vitamin B5, and calming madecassoside (a derivative of our fave, Centella asiastica, or cica for short).—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The recklessness of Netanyahu's government has smeared on Israel's face a stain that will be difficult to erase even with a generation's effort.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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The demand for arbitration alleged a campaign to smear the former anchor.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The rest remained silent as Israel was barraged with accusations by fellow classmates.—
Sarah Meira Schlager,
Sun Sentinel,
2 July 2025
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When Murkowski finally appeared on the floor, she was quickly surrounded by Thune, Barrasso, Graham and Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), who barraged her on all sides with points and interjections.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
29 June 2025
Noun
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What to do: Gently scrub a granite countertop with a poultice and a soft cloth to eliminate lingering stains.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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In 1260, Vincent of Beauvais gave instructions to travelers to use poultices (a dressing for wounds) made of oil, plants and quicksilver (mercury) to prevent and manage blisters — an all too frequent ailment experienced by pilgrims walking long distances.—
Megan Cassidy-Welch,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Plaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaster. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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