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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 interactive group finished the study with the biggest improvement in plaque control. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 Beneficial species help digest food, hold plaque in check and support a balanced ecosystem that feeds into whole-body health. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The property, which recently had an official historical plaque honoring the culinary icon installed on its grounds by the city, joins another home with ties to Child that is currently up for sale. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026 While many laud the placement of the plaque, the decision to acknowledge the congregation’s troubled history did not happen without considerable debate. — Ashley Walters, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plaque

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Noun

Subsequent studies suggested other benefits, like lower rates of Alzheimer's, respiratory disease and lower markers of chronic inflammation.

— Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Distributor Fremantle is laying down a MIPCOM marker with the sale, and Amell and Nader are attending events in Cannes today.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of marker

Noun

Luxor, home to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and some of the most famous monuments of the ancient world, will experience more than six minutes of totality and will attract eclipse chasers from around the world.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Protesters gather for a student demonstration at Place de la Bastille with a view of the Colonne de Juillet monument in Paris, on October 8, 2026, as part of a nationwide protest movement over learning conditions.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of monument

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The California Interscholastic Federation, which oversees high school athletics, also revised its rules to ensure that transgender athletes in individual sports do not displace cisgender ones from rankings or medal podiums.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
However, the medals, photographs and awards hung in the hall tell an extraordinary story of a life spent never far from danger in the mountains.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

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The main structures at the front (the spa, gym, studio, and reception) are made of natural stone with bougainvillea tumbling down their sides, set between shallow pools of water, echoing the floating effect of the resort above the mangroves.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
What began as a massive peaceful march turned violent when groups of hundreds of hardcore activists clashed with police, throwing stones and setting fire to trash containers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of stone

Noun

As with all examples, Dufour’s signature and the serial number are engraved onto solid gold plates that are embedded directly into the movement’s bridges.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
The museum is home to much of Picasso’s ceramic work—I was particularly charmed by a wall of plates—as well as paintings and sketches dedicated to Greek mythology.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of plate

Noun

After years of neglect, the once-rotating, 12-foot cross was barely attached and was nearly removed following heavy rains earlier this year.

— Mickey Rapkin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
The sea hag in Widow’s Bay, by contrast, is a monstrous cross between Samara from The Ring, the entity from It Follows, and the lady in the bathtub from The Shining.

— Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of cross

Noun

The Star and other media outlets reported on the plan in early June, and a Star reporter was invited to a ribbon cutting event after touring the site on May 28.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
Recently, Ralph Lauren, Paige, and LoveShackFancy cut the ribbon on stores at Hyde Park Village, which presents a mix of luxury and contemporary fashion brands, and local shops for everyday needs.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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