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Recent Examples of plaque
The plaque, which recognizes sales in Indonesia and has a peculiar backstory, is available through Steve Albini’s Closet, launched after the engineer’s death.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Ramos held a plaque with photos of his two sons.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Since then, the county has been deciding exactly where at the courthouse the tree and plaque should be placed.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Her name and photograph now hang on a plaque, alongside 36 other workers who contributed to Orion but did not live to see its launch earlier this month.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Ramos held a plaque with photos of his two sons.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Since then, the county has been deciding exactly where at the courthouse the tree and plaque should be placed.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Her name and photograph now hang on a plaque, alongside 36 other workers who contributed to Orion but did not live to see its launch earlier this month.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
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The parking lot was surrounded by crime scene tape, and multiple evidence markers were spotted on the sidewalk near the parking lot next to a pair of sandals and piles of clothing.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The sapphires—one of which is shaped like a triangle—not only serve as hour markers but can be used to calculate a third time zone, making the watch not only beautiful but practical.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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For much of the season, three trophies would have felt like absolute fantasy.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Gutiérrez worries that Trump’s eagerness for a trophy that has evaded 12 Democratic and Republican presidents could get the better of him.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The city will lower its flags to half-staff and keep its gateway monument lights dark through April 29 in Cluck's honor, a city spokesperson told CBS News Texas.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Foreman's family returned Thursday to his burial site, holding a news conference with Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott to reveal Foreman's burial place, marked by a large monument that bears an image of him as a teen following his Olympic gold medal boxing win.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Gorka has denied belonging to the organization, which had Nazi ties during World War II, and said the medal honors his father’s escape from communism.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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Sure, Wallace proudly displays his championship medal and ring in his home.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Where people will walk in bare feet, use smooth concrete or stone pavers.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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In a limited edition of four watches, the collection explores the tension between gold and steel with details including diamond stone dials and mother-of-pearl.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Pizza cutter and reheating plate help make enjoying leftovers simple and mess-free.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Brandon Lowe hit a tapper in front of the plate that Thielbar fielded, turned and then short-hopped to first baseman Matt Shaw — who had pinch run for Carson Kelly in the ninth inning — to allow the winning run to score.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Stantis’ drawing shows Jesus hanging on a cross with oversized bombs and mortar shells flying helter-skelter in the air.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Skahan put away a first-touch shot, off a cross played by Tsakiris, from the top of the 6-yard box in the 45th minute and scored from near the penalty spot in the 49th to give San Jose a 2-1 lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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There are so many exquisite, Netherlandish, hyperreal details to admire in the piece—the shadow of Giovanna’s necklace, the enamel decorations on her cross, the frizz of her hair—but there’s something about the ribbon that feels like a banner of heartbreak.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Maddie threw the first pitch at the event, and ribbons around the field were painted orange for her.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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