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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 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

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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

Critics contend that the 250-foot-tall monument, which would be nearly 100 feet taller than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, would obstruct historic views and interfere with the privacy of military funerals at nearby Arlington National Cemetery.

— Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2026
Within 45 seconds, all but the base slowly rotates and expands to disclose its true nature, a five-panel 4K MicroLED monument to form and function—the C Seed Bugatti N1 entertainment system.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 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

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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

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Ohtani, welcomed back in his first at-bat by a partial standing ovation, walked in his second plate appearance.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Margate, Pembroke Pines and Plantation are among the cities in South Florida with license-plate cameras affected by the state directive.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of plate

Noun

Football, cross country, Saturday soccer games, football, apple orchards, pumpkin patches.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The image sees Wilson topless and standing with her back to the screen, showing off a massive and elaborate cross that stretches from the top of her shoulders to the top of her pants.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 24 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

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