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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
Meanwhile, the atmospheric rooftop lounge, Charmaine’s, offers small plates, bubbles and bold cocktails.
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Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The findings may explain why scientists have observed ice crystals appearing in a wide variety of forms, from prisms to flat plates.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
John Tufts Hoosiers who needed to update their driver's license Monday or get new vehicle plates won't be able to do so in person at the BMV.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Fan the slices onto 2 serving plates, then seasoned with salt and pepper.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The gym features adaptive fitness equipment such as hand cycles for wheelchair users, NuStep and SciFit machines for those with limited mobility and bumper plates designed to be safer and easier to handle.
—Alexa Stone
january 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Then hydrogen leaks arose during the third rehearsal, which led to NASA not only changing the way in which liquid hydrogen is loaded, but also modifying the ground umbilical plates that send power, coolant, fuel and communications to the rocket, according to Blackwell-Thompson.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Disposable plates, cups and utensils.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
So what does science say about the potential of vibration plates?
—Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The findings may explain why scientists have observed ice crystals appearing in a wide variety of forms, from prisms to flat plates.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
John Tufts Hoosiers who needed to update their driver's license Monday or get new vehicle plates won't be able to do so in person at the BMV.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Fan the slices onto 2 serving plates, then seasoned with salt and pepper.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The gym features adaptive fitness equipment such as hand cycles for wheelchair users, NuStep and SciFit machines for those with limited mobility and bumper plates designed to be safer and easier to handle.
—Alexa Stone
january 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Then hydrogen leaks arose during the third rehearsal, which led to NASA not only changing the way in which liquid hydrogen is loaded, but also modifying the ground umbilical plates that send power, coolant, fuel and communications to the rocket, according to Blackwell-Thompson.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Disposable plates, cups and utensils.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
So what does science say about the potential of vibration plates?
—Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plates
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To further validate the technology and its operation at larger scales, the researchers plan to build a 20 kW system in collaboration with industrial partners.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Maintaining that trust as the brand scales has required discipline.—
Gabby Shacknai,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Full-time artisan Christina Argonish suggests starting with scrap paper or inexpensive origami sheets and following simple diagrams or online tutorials.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
18 Jan. 2026
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Dustin further diagrams all of this for the entire team in Episode 7.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
25 Dec. 2025
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With their high linen content, the sheets exuded no mustiness, only the faint sweet smell of aged paper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Many are covered with sheets of hard ice that make getting in and out of neighborhoods still treacherous.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The artist Pushead, whose work emerged from the hardcore punk and skating communities as Metallica’s star rose, is the original creator of the graphics.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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For quote graphics, give me the exact words to feature.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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That set her apart from other South Korean first ladies – who traditionally were viewed as humble, behind-the-scenes figures.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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These students do not count toward the college's enrollment figures.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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The European Rail Traffic Management System, now rolling out across the continent and beyond, gives them real-time target speeds, illustrations of braking curves and line status information many miles ahead, allowing for smoother, safer and more energy-efficient operations.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Or, are you drawn to bright colors, bold illustrations, and more of a maximalist vibe?—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Plates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plates. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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