Thesaurus results for PLAQUES

plaques

noun

plural of plaque

as in markers

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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

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Noun

That bold hue appears on the day and date display—something not all watchmakers bother to do—as well as on the three chronograph counters, the hour and minute markers, and the rubber strap.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
One morning this summer, a 9-year-old girl from El Salvador picked through colorful markers at a Houston-area shelter for migrant children and crafted a letter to her mom.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of markers

Noun

Before Ronaldo debuted for Portugal by replacing Luís Figo in a 2003 friendly against Kazakhstan, Portugal had never won any major trophies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Under Poss’s tenure, Sugar Hill earned five Grammy trophies for best bluegrass album (including in 1994, when the Nashville Bluegrass Band’s Waitin’ For The Hard Times To Go took home the accolade).

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of trophies

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Design firm Deboss Collective filled each room with natural stones, warm woods, pops of green and handcrafted finishes, including details inspired by traditional Malay marquetry.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
Exodus commands that an altar, a place of sacrifice, be built of uncut stones and never shaped with iron.

— Seth Limmer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of stones

Noun

The Fairness for Girls campaign argues that allowing biological males to compete against girls creates safety concerns and can cost female athletes medals, advancement opportunities and scholarships.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
The summer before competing for Olympic medals, elite flag football athletes will have a chance to earn something else — paychecks as pro players.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of medals

Noun

Under Burgum's 2025 campaign, signs, books, films and exhibits covering topics such as slavery, climate change and the massacre of Native Americans were flagged and removed from national parks and monuments nationwide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
No matter, Luxor is home to some of the world's most impressive and well-preserved ancient monuments.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of monuments

Noun

Knitwear is a key category, spanning grandpa-chic cardigans with jacquard florals, shrunken styles trimmed with ribbons, chunky crewneck sweaters with mandala embroidery and belted cardigans finished with jewel-like studs.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
However, as with Amal’s deep brunette hair with ribbons of face-framing light brown highlights, there’s something dynamic and exciting about her unexpected combination.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of ribbons

Noun

Farther along, there’s an old cemetery next to a white steeple church filled with tombstones dating to colonial times that officials say a young Addams frequented.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
His house is mobbed with skeletons, animatronic displays, tombstones, pumpkins and much more.

— Dick Brennan, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of tombstones

Noun

The exhibition presents 63 original prints and limited-edition ceramics, including vessels, plates, pitchers and sculptural forms created by the artist after 1947.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The Kitchen serves salumi plates and local bread, perfect for refueling after skiing, snowmobile tours, and horseback riding at Turpin Meadow Ranch.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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