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Recent Examples of plaque
Steps from the Capitol’s West Front and where the worst of the fighting occurred, workers quietly have installed a plaque honoring the officers, three years after it was required by law to be erected.
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Steps from the Capitol’s West Front, where the worst of the violence occurred, workers quietly have installed a plaque honoring the officers, three years after it was required by law to be erected.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
In addition, Seaver’s Hall of Fame induction plaque went for $170,000 and his 1967 NL Rookie of the Year award for $50,020.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Over time, arteries can lose flexibility, the inner lining becomes less responsive, and plaque can build up from cholesterol and inflammation.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Steps from the Capitol’s West Front, where the worst of the violence occurred, workers quietly have installed a plaque honoring the officers, three years after it was required by law to be erected.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
In addition, Seaver’s Hall of Fame induction plaque went for $170,000 and his 1967 NL Rookie of the Year award for $50,020.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Over time, arteries can lose flexibility, the inner lining becomes less responsive, and plaque can build up from cholesterol and inflammation.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
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The photo shows the patch of grass under a tree, with a conch shell lying on it, which appears to serve as the grave’s only marker.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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After that, the researchers took saliva samples from each participant and analyzed them for chemical markers on DNA that can change as someone ages to measure their biological age.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, Chris Evans, Javier Bardem, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore and Kumail Nanjiani will also present trophies at the awards show.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The statement over the arena’s PA system was nearly drowned out by a raucous cheer, and the energy in the building never faded until the UConn women’s basketball team was holding its Big East championship trophy under a rainbow shower of confetti.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Representing a departure from the artist’s preferred medium of wood, the monument curves outward from a narrow base, its vertical form and vaguely human contours seeming to emanate light, notwithstanding the material’s heft.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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Seconds later, emerald green water began to flow from the swans, merman and other water-spraying figurines that make the 168-year-old monument a popular selfie spot.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Emt, who played as a walk-on with the UConn men’s basketball team in 1993-94, is competing in his third Paralympics and looking for his first medal.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Oksana Masters of Team USA celebrates during the medal ceremony for the Para cross-country skiing women's sprint sitting at the Paralympics, March 10, 2026, in Val di Fiemme, Italy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An appropriately tropical vibe fills this 530-room property sprawling across 32 acres of blooms, tropical grass, stone cranes, and deities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Traditional details like wooden ceiling beams, stone accents, and Mediterranean tilework give the space a sense of history and authenticity.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pull up a chair and order a plate of crispy fried chicken, followed by a doorstop of red velvet cake.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sample bites from Cincinnati's restaurant scene Enjoy unlimited small plates and food samples, two drink tickets, a live DJ and oversized games.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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None were more notable than Biel’s 68th-minute goal off a slithering cross from Liel Abada, and then Biel’s stoppage-time goal to seal it.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Zaha, with 96 Premier League goal contributions to his name, received the ball near the top of the penalty box, took out two defenders with a nifty move and whipped a vicious cross toward the back post, where Toklomati popped up to tap the ball home.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the years after 9/11, Oceanside was covered in yellow ribbons meant to support the troops.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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In honor of Cameron, many runners chose to wear black ribbons during the race.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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