plaque

Definition of plaquenext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of plaque The Times photographed each plaque and asked eight historians who have studied and written about both Democratic and Republican presidents to examine and annotate the exhibit, which spans 5,400 words. New York Times, 11 June 2026 Austin Metcalf didn't have the opportunity to meet the love of his life, hold a plaque at graduation. Doug Myers, CBS News, 10 June 2026 The London blue plaque program began more than 150 years ago. ABC News, 10 June 2026 Plaque unveiling The Terraces of Los Gatos will be unveiling a memorial plaque in honor of a deceased board member on Thursday. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for plaque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
  • To organize items, users simply designate destinations such as laundry baskets, toy bins, or trash cans using clip-on fiducial markers.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
  • If granted, the injunction would stop the full restoration of historical markers, materials and sites before July 4.
    Deena Zaru, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • The dancing competition series concluded Season 34 in November, with wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and pro partner Witney Carson taking home the Mirrorball trophy.
    Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • But as the Lavra burned there was no sense that destroying a leading religious and cultural monument in a manner such as this was a war crime.
    Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Room, the former Columbus Crew goalkeeper, wanted Sweet 16 but would settle for a monument in his name.
    Pete Grathoff June 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • In February the James Beard Foundation honored Inglewood’s Serving Spoon restaurant as an American classic; on Monday night third-generation owners Jessica Bain and Justin Johnson appeared onstage to collect their medals.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
  • Afterward, Holmes was given the game ball, which will join two state medals and two championship rings as treasured mementos of a special time in his life.
    Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • All cabins either have a wood stove, potbelly stove, or original stone fireplace, and cater to a modern mountain aesthetic.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
  • Build a Wall Building a small retaining wall–type barrier with bricks, stones, or breeze blocks can be a good and aesthetically pleasing option, but make sure to build up on only two sides of the AC unit.
    Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Dubón’s heroics came with the bases loaded and on a 1-2 inside fastball that reached the plate at 101 mph.
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 June 2026
  • In 319 plate appearances, Lopez has hit five long balls, tallied 32 RBIs and scored 45 runs.
    Data Skrive, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • After Diop broke up a pass into the box to Adams, McGinn got his foot on a cross to the right of Morocco’s net.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 June 2026
  • Morocco couldn't hit a cross into the box cleanly, with the ball bouncing up and just off the crossbar over the goal in the 50th minute.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • In other cruise news, Carnival Cruise Line recently cut the ribbon on RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, a private destination in the Bahamas shared with Holland America, featuring pristine beaches.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
  • Four-year-old Amari Abney and his big brother Aerius were at Friday's ribbon-cutting.
    Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

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

More from Merriam-Webster on plaque

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster