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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 Lifelong Aurora resident Anna Scaggs stood inside Aurora City Hall Tuesday night holding a plaque proclaiming July as Disability Pride Month in Aurora. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Heart disease is the nation’s leading cause of death, and high LDL cholesterol, which causes plaque to build up in arteries, is a top risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 July 2026 While short-term inflammation helps the body heal, chronic inflammation can damage blood vessels and contribute to plaque buildup in the arteries. — Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 16 July 2026 That includes Icotyde, an oral IL-23 inhibitor for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for plaque

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Noun

The clearest marker of that shift was FIFA's decision to formalize creator access at all.

— Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
With Prince George beginning at Eton College, a refined, suited style may become the clearest marker of his transition into his teenage years.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Definition of marker

Noun

The Kansas City People’s Choice Awards has become more than a night for handing out trophies.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Zizou helped lead his national team to its first-ever World Cup trophy, with the attacking midfielder scoring two goals in the 1998 final.

— Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of trophy

Noun

The hiking trail passes by a monument dedicated to the soldiers.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
While wide hips were considered a problem area not so long ago, designers are now erecting a sort of fashion monument to them—as a symbol of sensuality, strength, and self-determination.

— Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026

Definition of monument

Noun

That James would play with Stephen Curry for something as memorable as the 2024 Paris Olympics gold-medal run.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Joining him at the top of the medals stand was Jefferson-Wooden, whose main challenger, Gabby Thomas, has been running well but decided not to run at nationals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026

Definition of medal

Noun

Recently released renderings call for a return to the hub’s original classical style, with a stone facade, rows of columns and a grand concourse with soaring ceilings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
On July 23, the Kansong Art Museum in Seoul hosted a ceremony to mark the return of two Qing Dynasty stone lion sculptures to China.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of stone

Noun

When Devers stepped to the plate in the third with a runner on base, Angels manager Kurt Suzuki elected to take the bat out of Devers’ hand and intentionally walk him when the count got to 2-0.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
While the offense took a bit to come around, Mack was always doing his thing behind the plate.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of plate

Noun

Mercado opened the scoring in the 17th minute, slipping behind the Wave's back line before meeting Ainsley McCammon’s cross with a header for her third goal in three matches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
In the coming Supreme Court season, the issue will again be in the cross-hairs.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Definition of cross

Noun

The bridge was scheduled to open to traffic next Monday, and American and Canadian officials were expected to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens previously told local media, according to Reuters.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
All the council members wore purple and black ribbons, Gonzales’ favorite color, to honor her.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

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