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plaques

noun

plural of plaque
1
as in markers

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as in trophies

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Recent Examples of plaques When activated, those cells begin clearing away existing amyloid plaques, a process that was associated with reduced plaque buildup and improved cognitive function, the study found. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026 And in mice with more advanced conditions, with unstable plaques that are more likely to rupture, treatment reduced the plaque size by 52%. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaques
  1. markers
  2. trophies
  3. stones
  4. medals
  5. monuments
  6. ribbons
  7. tombstones
  8. plates
Noun
  • The next wave will look more like the DAZZEON protocol, with weeks of daily use, larger and more diverse samples, outcomes tied to cardiometabolic markers, sleep architecture and recovery.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 490 and 500.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of markers
Noun
  • Events include an 18-hole scramble, beginner’s lessons, trophies, prizes and more.
    — John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Spectacle doesn’t usually win acting trophies, and neither does sincerity in service of a franchise.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of trophies
Noun
  • The Ouze is now a six-person London studio, working with recycled precious metals and stones selected as much for their irregularity as their perfection.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Henry falls out of the stones into what is now 1924, but is immediately tossed into an insane asylum in Inverness.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of stones
Noun
  • Like the medals stripped from an Olympian found guilty of doping, these Emmys must be taken away.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Marchand has been among the presenters handing out medals on the pool deck during the games with swimming being held in the Olympic pool in Tokyo.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of medals
Noun
  • Buildings drip with embellishments; monuments to the city’s writers, artists and musicians seem to be on every corner, and the public transit system and plentiful taxis made for a fun and easy whistle-stop tour of some of Budapest’s main sites.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Review An iconic city landmark, this 14th-century converted Doge's palace dominates the lagoon, and sits just a short stroll away from the Bridge of Sighs and the monuments of Piazza San Marco.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of monuments
Noun
  • Several fraternities and sororities have mourned the loss of the students and have placed black ribbons outside their on-campus homes, WMC reported.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Embroidery was included with Lurex ribbons and crystals from the Roma 2025 collection.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of ribbons
Noun
  • King said when individuals were buried on top of one another, the cemetery’s management removed the tombstones and resold the plots.
    — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There was a time when it was commonly used on tombstones, which is not an informal medium.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tombstones
Noun
  • Serve with tortilla chips and ensure plates are available because all of the layers won’t fit on one chip.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The newest restaurant in Plaza Midwood’s growing dining scene is set to open next week, bringing bruschetta, a bottle club and shareable plates.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of plates

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“Plaques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaques. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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