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 The interactive group finished the study with the biggest improvement in plaque control. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 Beneficial species help digest food, hold plaque in check and support a balanced ecosystem that feeds into whole-body health. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The property, which recently had an official historical plaque honoring the culinary icon installed on its grounds by the city, joins another home with ties to Child that is currently up for sale. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026 While many laud the placement of the plaque, the decision to acknowledge the congregation’s troubled history did not happen without considerable debate. — Ashley Walters, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plaque

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Noun

Subsequent studies suggested other benefits, like lower rates of Alzheimer's, respiratory disease and lower markers of chronic inflammation.

— Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Distributor Fremantle is laying down a MIPCOM marker with the sale, and Amell and Nader are attending events in Cannes today.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of marker

Noun

There was supposed to be more champagne, a trophy to raise, and the first World Series three-peat by a National League team to jot down in the history books.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Smart bets say yes, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of other songs worthy of the trophy this year.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of trophy

Noun

Members of Leadership Folsom spent the past year raising money for upgrades to the zoo's entrance, including new digital kiosks, a monument sign and high-visibility lettering at the main gate.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Denali rises above them all, a monument standing guard over the low, water-rich world of the wetlands below.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of monument

Noun

This year's ceremony marks the medal's 10th anniversary, with filmmaker Ridley Scott also among the 2026 honourees.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, meanwhile, became the first American team to win a medal in Olympic mixed doubles curling, taking silver.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of medal

Noun

What to do nearby A stone’s throw away is the Water Street Market, a complex of shops that includes an antiques mall, the Grazery café, and a neighborhood tavern called Parish.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Under the leadership of the longtime chief gemologist and vice president, the house highlighted American gemstones at a time when European jewelers mostly eschewed them in favor of more stones from more traditional sources.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of stone

Noun

Most electric cars combat this by laying a flat cooling plate underneath the battery.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Fruits and vegetables Those trying to lose belly fat should load up their plates with vegetables that are low in calories and full of fiber, Aziz said.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of plate

Noun

In short, the researchers somehow focused the X-rays into an area roughly 100,000 times smaller than the cross-section of a typical human hair.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Co-written by playwright (and Succession co-writer) Will Arbery, Sacrifice starts off as a showbiz satire that eventually transforms into a cross between Apocalypse Now and The Lord of the Rings.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cross

Noun

Shelton, meanwhile, hadn’t realized she was supposed to run through a ribbon.

— Vivian Yao, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026
The antenna-like element towering above her head was a structured, sculptural ribbon headpiece custom-designed by the legendary British milliner Philip Treacy, who was honored with the award of excellence at the event.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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