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plaque

noun

Definition of plaquenext
1
as in marker

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2
as in trophy

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Recent Examples of plaque Instead, under the current plan, the Red Rest cottage would be memorialized with a plaque. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Sticky beta-amyloid can build into brain-clogging plaque over decades, eventually spurring neuron-killing tau tangles that lead to symptoms. — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Additionally, an Apolipoprotein B-100 (Apo B) test, which measures the amount of plaque-forming protein in your blood, offers a more accurate picture of heart disease than a standard cholesterol test. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2026 Removing excess cholesterol helps prevent arterial plaque buildup, which can restrict or block blood flow to vital organs such as the heart or brain. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plaque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
  1. marker
  2. trophy
  3. monument
  4. medal
  5. stone
  6. plate
  7. cross
  8. ribbon
Noun
  • This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 472 and 475.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Schiano ended up knocking down the field marker in his tantrum.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of marker
Noun
  • The jersey will be displayed in a trophy case at an entrance to the gym.
    — Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Two days later, after winning a trophy in his debut, González was still taking in the moment.
    — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of trophy
Noun
  • In positioning New York as not just the center of our reality but others as well, Control Resonant continues a proud tradition of using the city as a monument to human pride contrasting against an inhuman menace.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Fort Taylor is a national historic monument and state park that houses the largest collection of Civil War armament in the world.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of monument
Noun
  • Both the American Horticultural Society and the Garden Club of America have recognized Godshalk with national medals.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In July, Grunis reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin that his troops had captured the town of Kostiantynivka and he was later awarded the Hero of Russia medal.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of medal
Noun
  • The contemporary home includes high ceilings, hardwood floors, a kitchen with stone counters, a bedroom with a walk-in closet, and in-unit laundry.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In the center of it all is a massive stone fireplace, one of the only design elements in history immune to the passage of time, trends, and gin stains.
    — Alex Beggs, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of stone
Noun
  • What shows up on the plate in Mompox won’t be what shows up in Barranquilla.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • My father piles French toast and syrup onto a plate and my mother pours a glass of milk.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • The fast-acting aluminum sulfate formula works faster than traditional styptic pencils and every stick is single-use and disposable for maximum hygiene — no cross-contamination, ever.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Prevent cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards and storing raw meat, poultry, and seafood on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of cross
Noun
  • The partnership will also give Brooks a major presence at Selhurst Park, with branding across pitchside and digital ribbon LEDs, stadium screens and TVs, static stadium assets and the club’s media backdrops.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The skirt also featured a ribbon waist tie and a sheer, tulle underlayer visible beneath the thigh-high slit.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of ribbon

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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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