plaque

Definition of plaquenext

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Recent Examples of plaque Police arrested a Long Beach man allegedly tied to a string of bronze plaque thefts in several Orange County cities. Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026 Coronary heart disease occurs when fatty deposits called plaque build up in the heart’s arteries, preventing them from delivering oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026 The memorial at the park includes a tree, bench, plaque and boulder. Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026 Each buyer of the Artura Spider MCL39 Championship Edition will get a plaque on the center console and a keepsake separate from the car. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plaque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
  • Here, the gentle tide creeps back and forth as a soothing marker of the passing day.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Novel staining technique Zankowski’s team used traceable silver and bromine markers to tag cellulose- and latex-derived binders in anodes.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The inaugural championship brings 24 finalists from UESL’s six San Diego County and Imperial County locations to compete for a team trophy and individual awards.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Despite being one of the league’s founding clubs, FCD is still searching for its first MLS Cup, a contrast to reigning champion Inter Miami, which lifted the trophy in just its eighth year of existence.
    Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Arc de Triomphe, at the end of the Champs-Élysées, is one of Paris and Europe’s most popular sights, and millions of tourists visit the monument in the heart of the French capital each year.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • February marks Black History Month, a time to examine historic monuments in Dallas that still hold significance for the city's African-American community.
    Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • While both are hoping to get their hands on a medal, Smith is just relishing the chance of competing at his very first Olympics after recovering from several serious injuries in recent seasons.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Glenn’s Olympic medal dreams in 2026 and, likely forever, are over.
    Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Trading in this quarter started in the late 1800s, and to this day boasts edifying buildings done in raw stone Qatari style.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The Four Way, a modest stone structure minutes from the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis’ Soulsville District, was on his list.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Once back at the VAB, engineers will need to partially disassemble it to inspect things like filters, valves, and connection plates to find the problem.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Welcome to Hong Kong, where the outdoors is fervently celebrated, from peak to harbor, plate to palette.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Robert Taylor provided the cross to set up the 2-1 lead.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Norway's Johannes Høsflot Klaebo skis on his way to cross the finish line to win gold ahead in the men's cross country 50km mass start final event of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This pair captures that sporty-meets-quaint energy, with delicate doily trim, ribbon laces, and a sleek silhouette.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
  • By late afternoon, the batch of flowers and hopeful messages outside Guthrie’s home had swelled, and neighbors had attached yellow ribbons to their mailboxes and trees.
    Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026

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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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