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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 plates
There are eight appetizers and shareable plates for $10.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
But in the off-season, O’Shea underwent foot surgery that required two plates and 11 screws to repair the damage.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
After following the instructions above, transfer the egg bites to a sheet pan or a few plates and flash freeze them until solid; about 2 hours.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
Both candle warmer lamps and plates keep wax contained in its original vessel.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Divide between serving plates and serve with additional grated cheese for sprinkling.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Nightlife The Rabbit Hole This cocktail and tapas bar in West Greenville specializes in creative cocktails—many with tropical or herbal notes—alongside small plates meant for sharing.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The collection also includes deals on matching napkins to set the table, plus dessert plates to serve a slice of your best pie recipes after dinner.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
So when vibration plates started popping up on my Instagram feed, my curiosity immediately perked up.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
But in the off-season, O’Shea underwent foot surgery that required two plates and 11 screws to repair the damage.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
After following the instructions above, transfer the egg bites to a sheet pan or a few plates and flash freeze them until solid; about 2 hours.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
Both candle warmer lamps and plates keep wax contained in its original vessel.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Divide between serving plates and serve with additional grated cheese for sprinkling.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Nightlife The Rabbit Hole This cocktail and tapas bar in West Greenville specializes in creative cocktails—many with tropical or herbal notes—alongside small plates meant for sharing.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The collection also includes deals on matching napkins to set the table, plus dessert plates to serve a slice of your best pie recipes after dinner.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
So when vibration plates started popping up on my Instagram feed, my curiosity immediately perked up.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plates
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Maisler works on all scales, at all levels of visibility, in constant communication with major filmmakers and showrunners.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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Other patterns and motifs, at varying scales, were then used to accentuate the main selection.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday night that will build upon its current deal, which was limited to cloud storage for city documents and programs that allow employees to create notes, diagrams, centralized landing pages and electronic signatures.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Matuska Kidder and Ceconi recommend wool dryer balls not only for their lint-reducing properties, but also because fabric softeners and dryer sheets can cause build-up.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Players slide heavy granite rocks down sheets of ice and must release each rock before crossing the hog line, or the stone gets pulled from play.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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The stock moves weren’t dramatic, but Ullal’s comments are notable because Nvidia has dominated the market for graphics processing units (GPUs) in AI since the industry started taking off a little over three years ago with the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Weekly measles cases in the US Unable to view our graphics?—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The committee’s creation is the latest call for transparency and further investigation in the aftermath of the Justice Department’s release of a trove of Epstein files, which has sent shockwaves through several industries after revelations about the late financier’s ties to prominent figures.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of China’s most influential cultural figures, Wang is not simply a celebrity endorsement but occupies a rare position at the intersection of youth identity, entertainment, and fashion authority.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Supporting and empowering artists The New York Times featured the dynamic, mesmerizing pop art illustrations on Blind Dates Books at the iconic Strand Bookstore in New York City.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Depictions of a car headed toward the state, the city skyline and Fair Park are joined with illustrations of cotton and the date of the city’s establishment.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Plates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plates. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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