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Recent Examples of plaque
Knowing how much Truman enjoyed the botched headline, Tribune leadership had the page emblazoned on a bronze plaque during the newspaper’s 125th anniversary with the intent of presenting it to him.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Responders in Martinez first organized a memorial for the 20th anniversary in 1996, pitching in funds to build a monument and plaque.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Does that really warrant a plaque and a place on the wall?
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The award recognizes one person each year, with the winners displayed at an exhibit in a wing between the plaque gallery and library.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 8 May 2026
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Responders in Martinez first organized a memorial for the 20th anniversary in 1996, pitching in funds to build a monument and plaque.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Does that really warrant a plaque and a place on the wall?
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The award recognizes one person each year, with the winners displayed at an exhibit in a wing between the plaque gallery and library.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
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Many companies are working on developing better ways to screen for the disease, through blood tests that detect markers for multiple cancers, for example.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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For Ajram, being Lebanese goes far beyond a simple marker of ethnic identity.—
Danny Hajjar,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
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Pyteh has shown skill on the high school wrestling team, winning one trophy and next going after the state championship.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Given the money paid for players and its rich history of silverware, winning trophies is the bare minimum expected of its players and failure to do so usually leads to ruthless changes in the squad.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Trump is also using government money to build monuments for himself.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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The idea of a waiting period is common for monuments and memorials.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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The world only caught wind of Wilson and Adebayo’s coupledom when they were photographed together between their his-and-hers gold-medal runs at the 2024 Paris Olympics.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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Forming that bond, though, was not a feat for the purpose of winning medals.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The open kitchen has custom soft-close cabinetry, stone countertops, a microwave–convection oven, and an island that will be your only eating and cooking surface.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
18 May 2026
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Glass replaces stone, terraces open to sea and sky, and interiors frame nature as the main protagonist.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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There was a pause in the action in the fourth inning when plate umpire Brian O’Nora exited with concussion-like symptoms after getting hit by a foul ball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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After a day in the sun, unwind at La Casa sul Mare, where airy accommodations offer sea views, and linger over plates of seafood pastas at Da Mariano.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Elite athletes train there, the University of Colorado Boulder has won numerous cross country national championships, and people just like running there to stay healthy.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The founding board spans a broad cross-section of India’s art-house landscape.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The soft material complements a base that also evokes folds and ribbon-like loops in clay.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
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The two-time Grammy Award winner styled her hair in a half updo tied with a white ribbon and accessorized with diamond earrings.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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