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
  • This is how they are set up ahead of the corner, with Canada using two zonal markers at the near post and Bosnia packing the six-yard box.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Aerial footage showed more than a dozen evidence markers on the street where the robbery and shooting took place, as LBPD officers surveyed the nearby area.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of markers
Noun
  • There’s no need for players to panic in moments of struggle because there’s a man on the bench who knows how to find a way, to win matches and trophies.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Kate last year was at Centre Court on consecutive days to present the winners’ trophies to singles champions Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of trophies
Noun
  • The robot successfully navigated university campuses, forest trails, grassy fields, rocky terrain, staircases, stepping stones, logs, gaps, and fallen branches.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • The rest of the structure was made from stones (carefully stacked, with no mortar) and turf cut into chunks from the peat bogs.
    — Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026
Definition of stones
Noun
  • Match officials for the final receive medals too, having been selected based on their tournament form and eligibility given the teams competing.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • Lee, a two-time Olympian, has won six medals in her Olympic career so far, including two gold medals, one silver medal and three bronze medals.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of medals
Noun
  • Trump is not the first president to reduce the size of monuments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Luxor is home to some of the world's most significant ancient monuments and archaeological sites.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of monuments
Noun
  • In 2022, players who wanted to show their support for Ukraine against their invasion from Russia were permitted to wear blue-and-yellow ribbons, per The Guardian.
    — Mariah Alanskas, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • The 49ers paid $200 million to upgrade stadium amenities ahead of the Super Bowl and World Cup, which included new 4K-resolution scoreboards, scoreboard ribbons, widening the field to accommodate soccer and adding premium club areas.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of ribbons
Noun
  • The eight objects offered at Bonhams and Apollo Art Auction House include statue heads, an inscription and tombstones.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026
  • The group comprises statue heads, a statue, an inscription, and funerary stelae (tombstones).
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of tombstones
Noun
  • Most plates work fine on carpet, though some brands recommend a dense rubber mat underneath for stability.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • The pass includes the never-ending first course of soup or salad and breadsticks and unlimited plates of Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl creations.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
Definition of plates

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