plaques

noun

plural of plaque
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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
  • By contrast, companies like Function Health (cost is $365) and InsideTracker ($489 for a blood test & annual membership) now offer panels of 50–250+ markers, making comprehensive testing accessible without a doctor’s order.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • At risk here, three securities law experts told Fortune, is whether the key markers of a fair market, like transparent, timely, and comparable information, are being chipped away.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of markers
Noun
  • For trophies tarnish And crowds grow still Time itself outlasts all the skill.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Each lifted the Premier League title the following May — as part of a treble of trophies in Beckham’s case.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of trophies
Noun
  • Central to the collection is the brand’s Éclat de Joie star, a multifaceted motif rendered in diamonds and natural stones including malachite, mother-of-pearl and onyx.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
  • Reminiscent of bar soap, the stones instantly melt into your skin sans the hassle of applying traditional lotion.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of stones
Noun
  • As Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world in 2028, attention will understandably focus on athletes chasing Olympic medals.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Successful sevens programmes are on the rise, fuelled by the allure of Olympic medals, and there are home World Cups in 2031 (men) and 2033 (women), giving the sport a sharper selling point.
    — Daniel Gallan, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of medals
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  • The city’s Historic Preservation Committee also recommended adding signs and monuments along Elk Grove Boulevard to mark entrances into the historic district, according to the staff report.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
  • Presidents create monuments by proclamation, which leaves them far more vulnerable to changes in administration.
    — Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
Definition of monuments
Noun
  • All the council members wore purple and black ribbons, Gonzales’ favorite color, to honor her.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Too many competing elements, like flags, plaques, or seasonal ribbons, distract from the home.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 20 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
  • Luna, the property’s swish and clubby rooftop spot, is a style-conscious destination for evening cocktails, small plates, and weekend brunching.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • In the neck lie rectifying plates—one plate in the wash still, 17 in the spirit still—which allows for precision control over the whisky, as well as higher ABV distillate than a traditional pot setup.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of plates

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