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plaque

noun

Definition of plaque

as in marker

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as in trophy

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Recent Examples of plaque The researchers examined the brains for signs of Alzheimer’s disease, including amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid-plaque density. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The champions earn a plaque on the Manhattan Beach Pier, cementing their names in local sports history. — Amanda Starrantino, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 This buildup, called plaque, narrows and hardens the arteries, causing health problems. — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Today, there’s no plaque or statue at the intersection where Shakur was shot. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plaque

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Noun

In elementary school, there are a lot of art supplies, crayons or markers needed.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 33 and 38.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of marker

Noun

Eto’o was once one of the best players in the world, scoring countless goals and winning major trophies for the likes of Barcelona, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Real Madrid.

— Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The trophy that matters most, however — outstanding reality-competition program — has eluded it since the Television Academy created the category.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of trophy

Noun

Spits arrived at the medal ceremony looking unable to believe what had happened after his second round had left him wondering whether the championship had slipped away.

— Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The burial ground was likely Protestant due to a complete absence of devotional items, such as crosses and medals characteristic of Catholic burials.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of medal

Noun

These included a child buried face down, a skeleton positioned as in a crucifixion, graves with stones placed around the skull as if to prevent biting or movement, as well as other graves with sickles and padlocks.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Polished stone-tile floors, whitewashed walls, and spacious bathrooms are common elements of all the rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of stone

Noun

That brought to the plate three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman, who was still in search of his first signature moment as a Red Sox.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
According to National Geographic, as the Arabian plate began to move further under the Eurasian plate, the two plates crumpled together, creating the Zagros Mountains — an impressive stretch of peaks that still exist in Iran.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of plate

Noun

Louisville midfielder Taylor Flint scored on a header in the 49th on a cross from Lauren Milliet.

— Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Off a short corner kick, Sofia Huerta’s cross found Ainsley McCammon for the header which led to an own goal for visiting Seattle (9-8-4) in the 11th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of cross

Noun

While Dwayne rocked a black tuxedo jacket — the back of which included ribbons arranged to look like a spinal cord — with a matching pleated skirt, Hashian opted for a white halter gown with a stitched design.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Now at the National Museum of American History, the vanilla silk crepe dress, with its single waterfall ruffle and narrow claret ribbon at the waist, hinted at old-world craft and restraint.

— Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

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