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Recent Examples of plaque
In the 20 years following that night, Verlander has put together a career that will end with a plaque in Cooperstown.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
Lindor had never been an All-Star in four seasons with the Mets, but his past 12 months have been a throwback to his younger days in Cleveland and a reminder that Lindor could end up with a plaque in Cooperstown.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 2 July 2025
Even though Allen will have a Philadelphia Phillies cap on his plaque, there’s no disputing where his heart lay.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Over time, plaque buildup can cause a condition called atherosclerosis, which can increase your risk of heart disease.
—Laura Schober, Health, 30 June 2025
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
Lindor had never been an All-Star in four seasons with the Mets, but his past 12 months have been a throwback to his younger days in Cleveland and a reminder that Lindor could end up with a plaque in Cooperstown.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 2 July 2025
Even though Allen will have a Philadelphia Phillies cap on his plaque, there’s no disputing where his heart lay.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Over time, plaque buildup can cause a condition called atherosclerosis, which can increase your risk of heart disease.
—Laura Schober, Health, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
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There were football jerseys bearing messages written in marker pen.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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The one-off, which is rumored to have been a 50th birthday present from Tudor, features diamonds on the bezel, lugs, hour markers, and the five-link bracelet.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Trump handed out trophies and medals and was on stage as Chelsea celebrated the championship win.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Reece James #24 of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as U.S. Reece James #24 of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as U.S. David Ramos/Getty Images This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Even so, last year, the city of Hartford picked up the tab for $150,000 in maintenance that covered cutting down dead trees that posed a safety hazard; hauling away illegally dumped items and removing of overgrowth and mowing around hundreds of headstones and monuments.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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The memorial would replace an earlier monument of King at the corner of Reading Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The 10 other individual athletes who have received the medal include Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Jack Nicklaus and Billie Jean King.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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This practice was applied to a state competition in which AB Hernandez, a 16-year-old transgender junior from Jurupa Valley High School, won multiple medals at the state high school track and field championships.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Wake up in one of the seven minimalist stone villas atop grassy cliffs that overlook the breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The 1,972 stone steps, installed by Sherpas to combat erosion, are brutal, but the summit view is breathtaking, in the most literal sense.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Noun
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And in order to maintain a nutritious balance to each of these meals, consider adding cut up vegetables (like celery or carrots) or fruit (strawberries or blueberries are easy options) to the plate.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Whether lighting up music festivals, hitting haute couture shows, or stepping up to the plate for celebrity softball, the A-list energy was in full effect.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 July 2025
Noun
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When Silva could only half-clear Neto’s cross, Joao Pedro took one touch to control the ball, another to get it out from under his feet and then curled it perfectly beyond the reach of goalkeeper Fabio.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The giant moa — a husky, wingless bird that could stand almost 12 feet tall — once booked it across New Zealand’s landscapes on legs that looked like a cross between an overgrown chicken and a Tyrannosaurus Rex.—
Andrea Marks,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
Noun
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He was granted approval to wear a small black ribbon instead.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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For those watching Detroit real estate development, get ready for more ribbon cuttings, grand openings, and a couple of big groundbreakings in 2025.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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