plaque

noun

Definition of plaquenext
1
as in marker

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2
as in trophy

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Recent Examples of plaque Visitors begin not by reading a plaque, but by pulling out their smartphones. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 One is a coronary artery calcium scan, a specialized CT scan that looks for calcified plaque in the arteries supplying the heart. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 The design-forward Saint Laurent Rive Droite x Fieldbar Gin Trunk features a hardcase cooler box with a custom, individually numbered Saint Laurent plaque, the company shared with Travel + Leisure. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026 While there will be no information plaque at the site, a memorial stone remains at the front of the building. — Lea Tran, TheWeek, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for plaque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
  1. marker
  2. trophy
  3. monument
  4. medal
  5. stone
  6. plate
  7. cross
  8. ribbon
Noun
  • Unfortunately, this is less a marker of innovation than IBM’s talent for drafting patent applications—a valuable skill but not one that has led to much real-world innovation.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The supplies also tend to have a lot of packaging for their size, Silverman said, such as a marker sold in a plastic package with cardboard backing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of marker
Noun
  • Atherton’s resurgence, by contrast, reflects the new fortunes being created by artificial intelligence leaders producing a new generation of ultrawealthy buyers eager to purchase trophy estates in the heart of Silicon Valley.
    — Luisa Yanez August 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Like many real estate developers, Sajwani prefers to think about his trophy purchases in terms of location and scarcity.
    — Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of trophy
Noun
  • Hawaii’s fishing fleet supports the move to open monument waters.
    — NPR, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • These destinations are popular for a reason, with centuries-old capitals, magnificent monuments, and quaint seaside towns all within a short walk, drive, or train ride of each other.
    — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of monument
Noun
  • After seeing corrupt cops rewarded with medals and politics debase his best friend, now the courts can’t even be trusted to perform their solemn duty.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Sure, there were some boos inside MetLife Stadium near New York, when the two men walked across the turf to present the trophy and medals to Spain and Argentina players on July 19.
    — Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of medal
Noun
  • The stone houses of the fortified island date back to the fifteenth century, and the eight-room mainland villa was built in 1934.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For teenagers like Ivanka Lopez, the summer job is a stepping stone on a career path.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of stone
Noun
  • Caminero has also demonstrated improved plate discipline in 2026, earning praise from manager Kevin Cash for his selective approach.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The menu leans Mediterranean, with small plates and cocktails to tide you over in between meals.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • Start with Deneb, one of the most luminous stars known, then follow the line downward through the cross.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There are several beauty brands on the market offering products that are a cross between a bronzer and a blush.
    — Irene Coltrinari, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of cross
Noun
  • Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly led the ribbon-cutting ceremony and presented the program with a $10,000 check from the village.
    — Eric Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Protesters said each ribbon represented an inmate death in ICE custody.
    — Allen Devlin, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of ribbon

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