plaque

Definition of plaquenext

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Recent Examples of plaque This Lego set features a T-rex skull with a moving jaw, a foot print fossil, and an information plaque. Parents, 23 June 2026 Part of the body's response to this inflammation results in build-up of cholesterol plaque, or atherosclerosis. Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026 In 2024, the business now located in his firm’s original offices dedicated a plaque to Knox. Mary Ramsey updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 Dr Mangla also schedules a Dexa scan, which assesses my bone density, and a CT calcium scan that measures the calcified plaque in my arteries and my risk of heart disease. Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for plaque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
  • Race, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, class, disability and geography don’t line up in perfect political harmony, and each social marker tells only a fraction of the whole story.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • For luxury consumers, the old markers of status are becoming less important than access, belonging, and ease.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • As the World Cup round of 32 gets underway, Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick look at whom the odds favor among France, Argentina, Spain and England to take home the trophy.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • The hotel is a trophy project, for sure, but one that’s been achieved with more than a little panache.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • While buildings and monuments safeguard the past, McGee believes the future of Kansas City jazz ultimately rests with the musicians themselves.
    J.M. Banks June 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • The Wildland Firefighter Foundation maintains a monument in Boise, Idaho, as well as a Wall of Honor, which memorializes each of the fallen.
    Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Tool Shed Brewing is an award-winning brewery, having won medals at multiple editions of the Canada Beer Cup.
    Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Miller has won six Olympic and 79 World Cup medals, including a gold medal for Alpine Combined at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
    Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • The primary suite occupies its own wing and comes complete with dual baths — one with stone and steam, the other with a soaking tub — a sun deck and private coffee bar.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The entire lobby level, from its white stone flooring and pillars, to the planter boxes that (barely) separate the lounge from the entrance, drips in understated opulence.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The Diamondbacks grabbed an early lead on what should have been an out at the plate.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery prevented more damage with his solid throw to the plate.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • After a cross into the box, Lo Celso was ahead of the last line of defense before firing it into the net for, technically, the third time tonight.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2026
  • After a corner kick and a nice cross, Sanchez flicked the ball in with his head as Colombian fans erupted.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Texas Health Mansfield Stadium officially opened for operations Wednesday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
    Cal Phillips Updated July 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • That joy was bursting at the seams; the kids couldn't wait for the ceremonial ribbons to be cut.
    Bo Evans, CBS News, 29 June 2026

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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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