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Recent Examples of plaster
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
To make the most of this type of print, Paul recommends using a faux plaster wallpaper as an elegant background for a furniture or art collection.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
David K. Li, NBC news, 3 Dec. 2025
Seeing my pal David Corenswet be Superman himself up on the big screen just plastered the biggest smile on my face.
—Darren Criss, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The restaurant itself is elegantly pared down, with raw plaster walls, white tablecloths, and Scandinavian furniture.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
To make the most of this type of print, Paul recommends using a faux plaster wallpaper as an elegant background for a furniture or art collection.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Then in a Season 2 episode, Peggy (played by Elisabeth Moss) could be seen walking on a 1960s New York City street — and strolling past a Mexican restaurant with its Los Angeles (213) phone number listed and an ad for cellphone SIM cards plastered on a neighboring building.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 3 Dec. 2025
Seeing my pal David Corenswet be Superman himself up on the big screen just plastered the biggest smile on my face.
—Darren Criss, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaster
Noun
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Naked dressing is alive and well at the 2026 Golden Globes.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the fish sauce, fermented chilli sauce (or sriracha), lime juice, and palm syrup.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lopez headed in the game-winner against Harvard-Westlake while sophomore Fabianna Gutierrez nailed a penalty kick in the last five minutes of play to earn the win over Chaminade.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The free kick was placed perfectly in the box when Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, who was down in the area for extra support, nailed a header into the back of the net.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ryvchin, whose former home was daubed with antisemitic language and cars were set alight earlier this year, said both Australia’s federal government and provincial leaders in the state of New South Wales had failed to act on proposals to curb antisemitic violence.—
Katie Silver,
NBC news,
25 Dec. 2025
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The walls at the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami are daubed with rosy-red pigment from the Cochineal, a cactus-dwelling insect her mother would harvest and sell in her hometown of Ayacucho, Peru.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
19 Dec. 2025
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The junior didn’t pitch from Feb. 23 to April 18 with a shoulder injury, yet triumphed to cannon a 19-strikeout no-hitter on June 16 in a 3-0 win against Murray State.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
31 Dec. 2025
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Twice the midfield was open, twice a player cut inside and shot, but while Bowen’s fourth-minute shot cannoned off the left post of the Newcastle goal, Murphy’s shot nestled low in the bottom corner.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Styled by Rose and Mackenzie Grandquist, Jenner wore a cream halterneck made of undulating ruffles, paired with a swishy, double-layer black and cream skirt that cascaded into a liquidy train.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The result is a category that’s far more varied than many drinkers realize, ranging from classic rye-forward blends to dessert-style cream whiskies to smoky single malts coming out of British Columbia.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Their clothes are smeared with mud, symbolizing the earthy, devotional spirit of the journey.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Elliot has a bloody nose, a mouth smeared with lipstick and is wearing a frilly pink bra and pants.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
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After Warren Buffett’s death, Susie, Howie and Peter will become three of the most important philanthropists in the world, scrutinized by the media, widely followed by other wealthy donors and barraged with requests for funds.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are all adding colorful buttons and pop-ups to their user interface, and barraging their customers with marketing emails, all of which are loudly begging users to try out the new AI features.—
Justin Pot,
Wired News,
15 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This time, Cohoon recommends adding a few drops of hydrogen peroxide instead of water and letting the poultice sit for a few hours.—
Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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Apply the poultice to the stain.—
Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Nov. 2025
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“Plaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaster. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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