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plate

noun

ˈplāt How to pronounce plate (audio)
Definition of platenext
1
as in scale
a small thin piece of material that resembles an animal scale the tiny silver plates on the brooch are arranged to look like fish scales

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2
as in diagram
something that visually explains or decorates a text the book's color plate illustrates the internal organs of the human body

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Recent Examples of plate Speaking to Deadline several weeks back, Jackson said the indie’s strategy is to keep the plates spinning with one or two returners while simultaneously seeking interesting IP for limited series. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Ysmart Its design revolves around three functional plates that slide out from both sides with a quick pull. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 In one black storage bin, agents found pistols beneath a lead plate. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 The best marathon shoes on the market feature every brand’s cutting-edge technology, which usually includes specs like a carbon plate for propulsion and advanced cushioning that holds up across all those miles. — Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plate
  1. scale
  2. diagram
  3. sheet
  4. illustration
  5. graphic
  6. image
  7. drawing
Noun
  • Preventive maintenance at a scale that was previously cost-prohibitive.
    — Sumeet Salwan, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • No candle, no statue, no altar, no pew—if not for the scale of the windows, those small new rooms wouldn’t feel like a church at all.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of scale
Noun
  • For most of the past decade, the point-of-sale system has been treated as a solved problem—a commoditized terminal to be hollowed out, wrapped in APIs and pushed to the edge of the architecture diagram.
    — Peter Kellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The starting materials are usually the officer’s observations and the crash diagram, plus statements from occupants and independent witnesses about who was sitting where and what each person was doing before impact.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of diagram
Noun
  • But the specific version — the daily call, first name on the sheet every morning.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • For the New York exhibition, FIT students, faculty and alumni were invited to work with the sheets without a prescribed outcome.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheet
Noun
  • Along with sizable paintings from iconic American artists such as Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo, the museum features galleries with comic books, manga, and other illustrations that have historically been viewed only between paper pages.
    — Nava Rawls, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
  • George Lucas and Mellody Hobson used the night to defend their ambitious narrative art museum, arguing that illustration and pop culture belong alongside masterworks as legitimate, emotionally resonant art.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of illustration
Noun
  • Eckhart — who also appeared on Fox News and Fox Nation during her career — was fired from Fox in June 2020, in what the network said was due to tardiness, disclosure of a proprietary graphics package and misappropriation of company resources.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
  • This graphic shows information on Tropical Storm Fay in the Atlantic.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of graphic
Noun
  • Some are painted with a stuttering distortion, like a computer image that’s failed to fully download.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In particular, the image of the sickly, slumbering child recurs throughout Marcon’s work.
    — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • On a Saturday of Powerball, Fantasy 5 and Florida Lotto drawings, two jackpots paid off, both winners getting their tickets at Publix stores.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Its worldwide significance is exhibited through drawings and textiles, offering visitors an impactful experience.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of drawing

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“Plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plate. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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