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Recent Examples of plaque
Posey, who will have a plaque in Cooperstown due in part to his game-calling, has his reservations.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Their buyer would have to agree to the condition that the paintings remain in place during the opera season, with a plaque announcing the donation.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
Each inductee will be gifted with a Hall of Fame blue blazer, a plaque with their name on itm and a photo that will adorn the Cravers Hall of Fame.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit’s executive director, Tom Quinn, noticed the plaque was missing from its red sandstone base and reported the apparent theft to Lakewood police on April 10.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Their buyer would have to agree to the condition that the paintings remain in place during the opera season, with a plaque announcing the donation.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
Each inductee will be gifted with a Hall of Fame blue blazer, a plaque with their name on itm and a photo that will adorn the Cravers Hall of Fame.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit’s executive director, Tom Quinn, noticed the plaque was missing from its red sandstone base and reported the apparent theft to Lakewood police on April 10.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
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This includes Interstate 30 between mile markers 65 and 89.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the American West, access to a private ski resort has become one of the more elusive status markers in high-end real estate.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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For both, a chance to keep their dreams alive of lifting the biggest and most important trophy in the European club game for the very first time.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Photos of Dosio’s trophy room at his home — which included an elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, crocodile, zebra and leopard — were shared by the New York Post and The Daily Mail.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The James Marshall monument was built at the urging of Native Sons of the Golden West, a fraternal organization devoted to preserving California’s settler past; members had to be white men born in the state.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Rather than being surrounded by six lanes of asphalt and rushing traffic, people would easy have access to rest comfortably around the monument.—
Lucius Riccio,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Tracie Ruiz-Conforto won three medals — two golds and one silver — in dual and individual synchronized swimming at the 1984 Los Angeles and 1988 Seoul Olympics as one of the most dominant athletes in her sport during that era.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Her post also included a video of the group reacting to their win, followed by a selfie of Hudson, 25, and a teammate with their medal.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The runway begins a stone’s throw from the edge of the highway.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The steps of the Met tonight resemble a mossy stone staircase bordered by lush hedge walls.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
Noun
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With a stick, Stu drew a plate in the mud alongside the puddle.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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No one in the major leagues has more plate appearances without a home run in 2026.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Oihane drove a low cross into the box to find Banda in front of goal, and the forward threaded her shot through heavy traffic into the back of the net to draw level at 2-2.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The demolition at the convent came days after images of an Israeli soldier wielding an ax against a fallen statue of Jesus on the cross in the southern Lebanese village of Debel sparked widespread condemnation, in Lebanon and internationally.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Mira leaned back, shimmied under the limbo ribbon, then popped up, grinning, and shot her arms out triumphantly.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The ribbon cutting marks a new era for the resort and debuts four new venues for guests and visitors to enjoy.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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