Thesaurus results for PLAQUE

plaque

noun

Definition of plaque

as in marker

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as in trophy

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Recent Examples of plaque Mario Hernández, 69, owner of El Califa, the first taquería to win the coveted designation, watched as the new plaque — signifying only inclusion in the Michelin Guide, not a star — was hammered into the wall. — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026 Out front, on a towering tree, there was a white cross and, beneath it, a plaque. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 After receiving the plaque, the six members of Grupo Duelo took to the stage to continue the celebration with a live performance. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026 Although Siebert had not responded to the Statesman at the time of publication, Boise State Athletics spokesperson Chris Kutz confirmed that students worked on the trophy in 2022 to add the latest plaque while retaining the trophy’s history. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plaque

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Noun

The Parks Department has put up an identifying marker next to a pullout on the road leading past the rock to Orchard Beach or to City Island.

— Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
That bold hue appears on the day and date display—something not all watchmakers bother to do—as well as on the three chronograph counters, the hour and minute markers, and the rubber strap.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of marker

Noun

Now owned by the state of Bavaria, the ⁠Kehlsteinhaus was classified after the war as a historical monument recalling the Nazi period.

— Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026
Now owned by the state of Bavaria, the Kehlsteinhaus was classified after the war as a historical monument recalling the Nazi period.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of monument

Noun

Kim Jong Il appointed him to senior trade and economic posts, and in 2002 the state awarded him a Hero of Labor medal and a Kim Il Sung watch, prestigious honors and a recognition of his loyalty and patriotism.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Two years later, the Panamanian government awarded him a medal for his baseball achievements, and in the 1930s, he was offered – but declined – the opportunity to coach Panama’s national team for the Central American Olympics.

— Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of medal

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Inside, furnishings are minimal, with timber and cool-toned stone alongside floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the landscaped gardens.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Reworked by design studio Alta Projects, the cabin pairs whitewashed paneling and dark pine floors with a stone fireplace, George Nelson pendants, and a chalet-style kitchen in white oak and walnut.

— Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

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The universal glee of getting tacos (Silvia Razgova) Picture the moment when a taquero hands you a warm paper plate heaping with warm tortillas and meats on a street in Los Angeles.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Transfer to a plate or another baking sheet and cool completely.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of plate

Noun

Mohamed Farsi ran onto a ball, played ahead by Santiago Rodriguez, and tapped a first-touch cross to Tapia for the tap-in finish into a wide-open net in the 16th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
And the two parties are allowed to have people assigned to assist them throughout the procedures, allowing each side an opportunity to tell their story, present evidence and cross examine the accuser, the accused, as well as witnesses.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of cross

Noun

The opening follows a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday that marked the completion of new trails, parking and visitor facilities.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Just a slab of meat from Rosewood Ranch in Texas, sliced into thick, leaning ribbons fanned out like a winning hand of cards.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

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